BJJ Charleston Podcast

The BJJ Charleston Podcast explores the people, stories, and experiences that shape the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community in Charleston, South Carolina and beyond.

Hosted by David McWilliams, each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, academy owners, competitors, and everyday practitioners from across the Carolinas and around the world. While Jiu-Jitsu is the common thread, the discussions go far beyond the mats.

Guests share stories of success, failure, adversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, family, recovery, personal growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're a lifelong grappler, a casual fan, or simply interested in hearing compelling human stories, you'll find something here.

Real people. Real conversations. Real stories.

New episodes released regularly.

Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes

BJJ Charleston Podcast

Latest Episodes

Podcast 29: Noah Oliver from Flowhold | Navy EOD Tech, Family, Fatherhood, Culture, & Creativity

Noah Oliver is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jocko Willink and Dean Lister, a husband, father, surfer, and owner/operator of Flowhold; a Jiu-Jitsu & MMA supply company. After finishing a bachelor’s in History from Flori...

July 23, 2026 • Episode 29 • 1:23:52

Podcast 28: Joseph Snyder from Scrap Superfights | Building the Business, Entrepreneurship, & the Future of Scrap

Joseph Snyder is a BJJ purple belt, kickboxing black belt, former youth MMA competitor, two time IBJJF Pan champion, and founder of Scrap Superfights. Joseph hosted the first Scrap event at the age of 18 years old with a vision to create a stag...

July 16, 2026 • Episode 28 • 1:00:54

Podcast 27: Tom Sheehan From Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu | Former Secret Service Agent & Air Marshal on Jiu Jitsu, Women's Self Defense, & Protection

Tom Sheehan is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Scott Devine. Together, Tom and Scott served as instructors for the United States Secret Service, where they developed the agency’s ground fighting program for agents and off...

July 09, 2026 • Episode 27 • 1:19:06

Podcast 26: Dennis Iler from Heritage Jiu-Jitsu

Dennis Iler is the Director of Manufacturing at Origin USA, where he helps lead American-made production for one of the most respected brands in the grappling industry. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Dennis is also the owner and head instruc...

July 02, 2026 • Episode 26 • 1:48:29

Podcast 25: Battle On The Bricks IV

Established in 2022 by members of the Charleston community, the Charleston Boxing Foundation (CBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting organizations across the South Carolina Lowcountry through meaningful philanthropic partnerships...

June 23, 2026 • Episode 25 • 28:01

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