EPISODE 2 : MARVIN SOMODIO
Marvin Somodio is a professional boxing trainer from the world-renowned Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA. He made his mark as the assistant trainer alongside HOF Coach Freddie Roach, being in the corner of boxing all-time greats: Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Brian Villoria, Russlan Providnikov, and Victor Postal, to name a few. He also has a stable of fighters, including WBA Welterweight Champion Emantas Stanionis, Former WBC Featherweight Champ Mark Magsayo, and Undefeated Umar JamDzambekov.
This episode delves into Marvin's early upbringing in the Philippines, his journey of overcoming loss, and how he seized the opportunity to work with his heroes. It highlights his determination to stay the course and reach success as a world champion.
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EPISODE 1 : ROMAN CANDLES
In the new season's first episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my long-time friend Christopher Gyorgyovich. For 15-plus years, he's been releasing music under Roman Candles and self-publishing The Stowaways, a music fanzine focusing primarily on local bands. We talked about touring, songwriting, publishing a book, and his latest record, "The Daily Reminder of My Failed Folk Career."
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