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Chokeholds and Chill Podcast
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Chokeholds & Chill is a candid, unfiltered jiu-jitsu podcast hosted by Jenn and Mallory—two women who train hard, laugh loud, and aren’t afraid to talk about everything that lives on and off the mats. From athlete interviews to deep-dive conversations about competition, community, lifestyle, recovery, mental health, and the messy reality of being a grappler, this show brings honesty and humor straight from the mats to your ears. Featuring world-class guests, difficult conversations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes chaos, Chokeholds & Chill is where real jiu-jitsu people come to actually talk.
Hosts: Mallory Ingalls @itsmaltime and Jenn Holmberg @jennholmberg
Show: @chokeholdsandchillpod
Email: chokeholdsandchillpod@gmail.com
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Shawn Hammonds — Humble Roots, Jiu Jitsu & Writing the Next Hit in Nashville
Apr 1300:59:40Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re joined by our great friend Shawn Hammonds — founder of Team Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu out of Nashville. Shawn’s story blends Nashville music legacy, family values, and jiu jitsu leadership. Growing up with ties to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, music has always been part of Shawn’s life — and now he’s continuing that legacy by writing the next single for Colby Lee Swift from American Idol. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up in Nashville and his father’s musical legacy Building Team Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu and creating a strong community Balancing family, business, and life on the mats How he met and married former Tennessee Titans cheerleader Cara Lynn Hammonds Writing music and staying connected to Nashville’s roots This conversation is full of laughs, friendship, and a look into the kind of leadership that builds lasting communities in jiu jitsu. Sponsors MilUsos Skincare Created for grapplers, by grapplers. Keep your skin healthy on and off the mats. Instagram: @miluso_skincare Shop: www.milusoskincare.com Limitless Tape High-quality finger tape and custom gear trusted by athletes and academies. Instagram: @limitless_tape Shop: www.limitlesstape.com 2026 Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp Indy Base Camp | July 10–12, 2026 Indianapolis Website: www.rollmodelswanted.com Use Code CHOKE50 for $50 off
Transcribe →Real Talk with Jenn, Mal & Jessy
Apr 701:03:31Tap to summarizeThis week, it’s just us — real talk, no script, and a conversation that’s been a long time coming. We start with some life and training updates (because it wouldn’t be us without a little chaos), then shift into the heavier stuff — updates on SA cases we’ve discussed before, the ongoing conversation around leadership in jiu-jitsu, and recent events coming to light that have impacted and continue to impact the community. We’re not here to report news or pretend to have all the answers — just to talk honestly about what we’re seeing, what’s frustrating, and what needs to change. We also zoom out into the bigger picture: gym culture, accountability, and why these patterns keep showing up in the sport we love. And because we do love jiu-jitsu — we wrap it up with practical takeaways, some lighter moments, and a special guest appearance from Jessy with a message for the guys on how to be better training partners. At the end of the day, this conversation comes from a place of care — for our students, our community, and the future of the sport. We hope you enjoy! Hosts: Mallory & Jenn Sponsors: Mil Usos Skin Care & Limitless Tape
Transcribe →Fight Med Collective: Where Healthcare Meets the Mats with Brie Marks
Mar 3000:49:53Tap to summarizeThis week on Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with Brie Marks, PA, founder of Fight Med Collective, longtime healthcare provider & combat sports athlete. Brie’s journey in medicine started back in 2007 as an EMT and has taken her through nearly every level of care — from pre-hospital settings to the ICU. But like so many in healthcare and first responder roles, the weight of that work doesn’t just disappear when the shift ends. After COVID, Brie found her way onto the mats and what started as something new quickly became something essential. In this episode, we talk about: •The hidden mental load of healthcare and first responder work •Walking into a gym for the first time (and why that’s so hard) •The mental game of competition vs. real-life stress •How jiu jitsu creates space to process trauma and stay present •Building Fight Med Collective and creating community through shared experience This conversation is about more than jiu jitsu — it’s about resilience, identity, and finding a way to carry what you can’t just put down. Thank You to Our Sponsors 🥋 2026 Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling Camp Indy Base Camp | July 10–12, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN www.rollmodelswanted.com Use code CHOKE50 for $50 off registration 🌿 MilUsos Skincare Built for athletes who train hard and take care of their skin https://milusosskincare.com @milusos_skincare 🩹 Limitless Tape High-performance tape designed by grapplers, for grapplers @limitless_tape Use code CHOKEHOLD at checkout: https://limitlesstape.square.site/s/shop Guest: Brie Marks, creator of Fight Med Collective Hosts: Jenn & Mallory Podcast: Chokeholds & Chill Sponsors: Mil Usos Skincare & Limitless Tape
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