Jits and Giggles
Jits and Giggles
Alysa Couce interviews the people of the Jiu Jitsu community, asking the hard hitting questions and of course, giggling with the homies.
Episodes
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 14min
Ep 98 Pisey Tan: I Survived Iraq, Jiu Jitsu Taught Me To Live Again
Combat veteran Pisey Tan served our country and lost both of his legs during war. He tells his story of surviving multiple battles and then finally finding Jiu Jitsu. After surviving Iraq he was able to live again with the help of the Jiu Jitsu community and spending time on the mats.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 31min
Ep 97 Josh Wyland
High level competitor Josh Wyland sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj. They discuss the bjj community, being a gym owner, competitor, CLA, and so much more.
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 18min
Ep 96 Sijara "Sarj" Eubanks
Sijara, aka "Sarj" sits down with Alysa to discuss her UFC career, being on the "Ultimate Fighter", being a coach, the bjj community, and so much more.
Feb 20, 2026 • 58min
Ep 95 Manny Morales
Pro MMA fighter, Manny Morales sits down with Alysa to discuss his recent title win, training bjj and mma, improving his mindset, and so much more.
Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 4min
Ep 94 Brian Grant and Sean Robichaud: We Defy Foundation
National Ambassador Coordinator for We Defy Foundation, Brian Grant and Philly Coordinator, Sean Robichaud sit down with Alysa to discuss all things We Defy Foundation. The We Defy Foundation provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Jiu Jitsu.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 42min
Ep 93 Kyvann Gonzalez and Vanessa Comeau: Partners On And Off The Mats
Bodega athlete's Kyvann and Ness discuss all things dating, Jiu Jitsu, owning a gym, UFC BJJ, and more!
Jan 12, 2026 • 1h 19min
Ep 92 Ryan Cafaro: MMA Fighters Are Vagines
CFFC world champion, Ryan Cafaro sits down to discuss his polarizing hot takes, his MMA career, coaching, women in MMA, and so much more.
Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 8min
Ep 91 Melissa and Annie Couce: Sibling Chat In New York
To start off 2026 my sisters, Melissa and Annie, join me to discuss all types of topics. We discuss what they think certain bjj positions and submission are, why raw milk is not ideal to drink, the myths of chiropractic, and more.
Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 19min
Ep 90 Roosevelt Sousa: I Sold Water Bottles To Come To The States
Roosevelt Sousa is known for his incredible athletic abilities. Behind all his success is persistence, humility, and the ability to never give up.
Dec 15, 2025 • 57min
Ep 89 Ethan Crelinsten: Back Takes And Brotherhood
Ethan Crelinsten, Simple Man's unofficial funniest member, sits down with Alysa to discuss his journey as a high level competitor. They discuss Ethan's success with back takes, his recent CJI win with the rest of the gang, and most importantly, the bond and brotherhood the simpleman gym and podcast have created.
