Adam Meredith, a jiu jitsu teammate and all around good person, has started his own podcast. The show, Outside Perspective, is up to seven episodes. Each show is Adam a different guest, and he's had an interesting range of people: fighters, entrepreneurs, a lifestyle coach, and more. Adam's a purple belt in jiu jitsu at … Continue reading Outside Perspective Episode 7
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