This moment feels like the 1930s
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting unpack the political chaos of early 2026 and its real-world consequences for martial artists. From international instability and eco...
18 Jan 1h 9min
We Must Never Forget January 6th. — Jeff Shaw, Fighting Matters
7 Jan 2min
BJJ's Best and Worst of 2025
This episode of Fighting Matters closes out the year with a no-holds-barred look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2025. The hosts break down the biggest wins, deepest disappointments, and most important mome...
30 Dec 20251h
The relentless bullying of trans athletes
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating of transgender athletes, especially within combat s...
18 Dec 202557min
The True Villain in The Boys (And It's Not Who You Think)
The Fighting Matters crew is joined by Shaun Benson from The Boys to talk about about the show and how it relates to the state of the world right now. Along the way we explore the blurring of lines b...
13 Dec 20251h 22min
Craig Jones trolled his way into the NYT
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Jesse Walker talk with writer Adrian Nathan West about his New York Times piece on Craig Jones, exploring how trolling, politics, and culture collid...
3 Dec 202558min
How bad BJJ coaches trap you with rank
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker break down how bad BJJ coaches trap students with rank. They explore how belt pressure becomes a to...
27 Nov 20251h 3min
MAGA Needs an Exit Strategy
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) and her public apology regardin...
19 Nov 20251h 8min
