The Justin Sizemore Show: Recent Episodes
Justin Sizemore
A podcast dedicated to taking a deeper look into the unique experiences and perspectives of everyday people.
In this episode I sit down with my friend Topaz Navarro. Topaz has been a member of the special forces community for over 15 years, he is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization Work Play Obsession- All in Foundation. During our discussion we talk about the formation and growth if his non-profit as well as take a brief look at some of the science behind achieving peak performance in the flow state.
In this episode I sit down virtually with Dr. Abeer Al Majali, an infectious disease specialist. During our conversation we discuss Covid-19, the vaccine, her role as an infectious disease attending, and a few other topics.
In this episode I sit down with Charles Gamble who recently began his career as a police officer. Charles has competed professionally in mixed martial arts and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. During our conversation we discuss his experiences as a police officer, training at the academy, and his thoughts on current events in policing.
In this episode I sit down with my good friend and world renowned professional Jiu Jitsu athlete Max Gimenis. During our conversation we discuss life, jiu jitsu, and Max’s experience immigrating to the United States.
In this episode I sit down virtually with professional mixed martial artist Schyler Sootho (4-0) during the final preparations for his Bellator debut on Thursday November 12th 2020. During our conversation Schlyer discusses balancing a normal life with being a fighter, his martial arts journey, martial arts as a tool for character development, and the process of preparing both physically and mentally for a fight. This episode is also available on Youtube at The Justin Sizemore Show channel. Schyler’s fight will stream live on Youtube Thursday evening, sometime between 5 and 7 pm.
Dr. Mais Al-Kawaz is an Iraqi immigrant and practicing M.D. She is currently completing a fellowship in a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit through The Johns Hopkins Health System. In this episode Dr. Al-Kawaz describes her experiences during the Iraq War, immigrating to the U.S, becoming a Physician, and working in an ICU. We also discuss her thoughts on current events in the United States.