Ninja Rob
by Marco Perazzo & Tim Carpenter
Martial Arts is not a hobby, it is a lifestyle. Join Marco Perazzo and Tim Carpenter as they discuss all facets of the life of THE true martial artist. They will be covering the latest news in MMA, BJJ, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, kickboxing, along with the training, business, mental skills, fitness, and nutrition that make up the lifestyle of the Martial Artist.
Episodes
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Choke Stats, Tyson Fury Fights, and Banya Bandits: Ninja Rob Podcast Returns
🥊 After a brief hiatus, your favorite martial arts mavens are back in the dojo for another episode of “The Ninja Rob Podcast.” This week, Marco, Tim, and JB reunite to unpack a punch-packed agenda, blending iconic fights with a side of sauna shenanigans. 🍽️ Kicking off with a nostalgic nod, we...
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Lost in the Dojo: A Hazy Journey from Martial Arts to... Well, We Forgot
🥋 Welcome to another unpredictable episode of "The Ninja Rob Podcast," where our memories are as flexible as our fighting stances! This week, Marco, Tim, and JB dive into the mystical world of martial arts, meandering through the depths of fighting techniques, life lessons, and... um, something...
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Loopholes exposed
In episode 215 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about an epic match up between purple belt from njma and Hellfish at grappling industries, we discuss the freestyle wrestling world championship and major upsets. We contemplate whether a british baby serial killer is worse than a kenyan geriatric serial...
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Wedding Rituals, MMA Shocks, and Jiu-Jitsu Journeys
In episode 214 Tim becomes an ordained minister and officiates his first wedding, Marco and JB have a beautiful coffee date/breakfast where they get to showcase how pretentious they are about their coffee. We talk about Strickland upsetting Izzy for the ufc middleweight title, and who are the…
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Lost in the Dojo: Another Forgotten Episode
Well, Ninjas are known for their stealth, right? So maybe we were just too stealthy with this one! Join us on this hilariously late episode of Ninja Rob where we...uh...forgot what we talked about. Dive into our martial arts banter, enjoy our timely amnesia, and have a laugh as we try to retrace...
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UFC showdowns, Fedor-Tyson faceoff, Dark Tales, & Island Jams
In episode 212 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about recent UFC fights and the fight between O malley and Sterling. We discuss the future of omalley as champ and what is next for sterling. We discuss crimes like baby serial killers, and burglary. We contemplate a potential boxing match with Fedor vs Mike...
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The Almost-Lost Episode: A Brief Glimpse
Dear listeners, sometimes the podcasting world throws us curveballs! Due to unexpected technical difficulties, this episode is a shorter 15-minute snippet rather than our typical show length. But worry not – this compact episode still packs a punch. We truly appreciate your understanding and...
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The pizza hut experience
Join us for a special episode as we celebrate JB's birthday in style. Dive into a captivating evening with Marco and JB as they recount their night out, immersed in the rhythms of 'The Frank White Experience', a tribute band that truly honored Biggie. As the candles are blown out and wishes made,...
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Foot Juice
In episode 210 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about the long awaited fight between Errol Spence and Terrence Crawford and then the UFC fights between Blachowicz and Perierra Lewis and a brazilian guy, Ferguson vs Green. We talk black belt degrees and minding your own business. We talk about the match up...
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Tim's seedy past in financial fraud
In episode 209 Marco, Tim, and JB celebrate Tims Birthday by talking about WWWA professional wrestling, Ponzi schemes and how to avoid them, marco learns more about armored combat and the controversy in the league. We talk about the upcoming grappling match between GSP and Demian Maia. And we...
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Latte Art Throwdowns and Armored Combat
In episode 208 Marco, Tim, and JB try to find out if Marco is racist and if Tim left his flesh light in south philly. We discuss the co main event of the ufc featuring philadelphia fighter Bassi Hafez vs JDM. We talk about Francis Ngannou beating all odds and getting the boxing match against…
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Default settings
In episode 207 Marco, Tim, and JB discuss Cisgenderism. Marco has an experience with some gender non conforming individuals and has some questions. Tim details the sexual fetishes of the trans community and we discuss the ufc fights from the previous night. We talk about Gabel stevenson vs Nicky...
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The Tractor Story
In episode 206 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about sexually harrassment and assault in bjj. A friend of the show shares his experience from being sexually harrassed in the gym, and we discuss a story of an instructor raping his 13 year old student in a hotel. We talk about what is the best base for mma...
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it's Big it's Gay it's Open Mat
In episode 205 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about what exactly make a gay open mat different from a normal straight open mat. We discuss what makes one gay, one armed fighters, tranny fighters, and we answer questions about dealing with layoffs from the mat and some memorable moments in our martial…
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Tyson Fury vs Jon Jones
In episode 204 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about getting punched by 8 year olds and having special needs kids in class. We talk about drama on and off the mat. Tyson fury vs Jon Jones Deontae wilder vs Francis ngannou and Conor McGregor against a fat chick. We congratulate an old friend in his new...
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Creonte = Traitor?
In episode 203 Marco, Tim, and JB talk briefly about ufc fights between Charles Oliviera and Beniel Darius and Amanda nunes winning and retiring. After saying goodbye to Nunes career, we say our goodbyes to Pat Robertson and the Iron Sheik who both died this week. We also talk about the life,...
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Gordon Ryan under attack
In episode 202 Marco, Tim, and JB randomly discuss topics ranging from hypnotism to Jon Jones vs Tyson Fury and everywhere in between. We talk south philly serial killers, strange emails threatening to kick our asses, podcast sponsorship, Mark Suckerberg getting choked out in bjj competitions…
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Champ or Coach to champs, which would you rather be?
In episode 201 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about banya drama and some boxing in the absence of any mma fights. We get some nice reviews from listeners and we discuss when a move is considered yours and the best 3 Gi guard players of all time. We answer questions about bjj burnout and getting back on...
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200th episode: Mother's Day Special
In episode 200 Marco, Tim, and JB celebrate mothers day. Marco ask JB and Tim about what its like to be orphans. We hear a 5 star review for 2/3rds of the show and we talk about some fights none of us watched. We talk about Chael Sonnens attempts to start a youtube feud with Andrew Huberman, We...
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Cheddar Cheese Soup
In episode 199 Marco, Tim, and JB recap the fights between Muhamed and Burns and the championship fight between Cejudo and Sterling. We talk about Francis Ngannou post UFC possibilities and whether or not he has fumbled the bag. Marco learns about horse meat at the banya, we reminisce about an...
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MC Kid Goat
In episode 198 Marco, Tim, and JB enjoy some unprotected fisticuffs and recap the Bare knuckle fights between Luke Rockhold vs Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez vs Chad Mendes. We say goodbye to 2 legends in Jerry Springer and Harry Belafonte. We discuss when it would be appropriate to wear a...
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Pretty much 100%
In episode 197 Marco, Tim, and JB meet at the fortress of grappletude to discuss the ufc fight night fights between sergei and Curtis, Wells and Semelsberger, and the no contest between Green and Gordon. We also talk the boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Tank Davis. We talk about the double...
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Double dose of Ninja Rob
Episode 196 . Listen and hear about the cult encounter at the banya.
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A water emergency
In episode 195 Tim, JB and Marco talk about the recent Philly water emergency. Plus other martial arts-related stuff.
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Pawternity Leave
Ep. 194 we are back from a 2-week hiatus, bigger and better than ever.
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Gordon Ryan has a fissure in his armor
Patiently awaiting Tim and his notes.
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Skin rashes outed and explained
In episode 192 Marco, Tim, and JB discuss skin blemishes, “valentimes” day and ebony hallmark cards, We talk about IV use in mma and the recent feud between Nicky Rod and Gordon Ryan as well as who will be the man to dethrone Gordon. We talk about balancing gratitude with drive and which we would...
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Live from Putin's chalet
In episode 191 Marco, Tim, and JB record a steamy valentines day podcast at the banya. We discuss the Lightweight championship fight between Volanovski and Makhachev and debate the result, the scoring, and the value of strikes over grappling positions. Jb tells a tale from the banya, Marco tells…
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Knife vs Gun vs 2 Dudes
In episode 190 Marco, Tim, and JB meet up in the fortress of grappletude to discuss unarmed combat in all forms. We talk Fedors last fight and where he lands in the quest for goatness. We discuss whether we would rather face multiple attackers, a gun toting assailant or a knife wielding assailant...
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BHL - Back Hand League
In episode 189 Marco, Tim, and JB answer some questions about a world champion blue belt vs the entirety of the blackbelt population and who would win in a fight between Jake Paul and the Top G Andrew Tate in an mma fight. Inspired by Car jiu Jitsu and the Power Slap competition, we try to come…
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A roadmap on how to become a professional competivie grappler
In episode 188 Marco, Tim, and JB are back from a long break. Marco tries to gaslight the audience by blaming the lack of podcast episodes on Tim. We say our goodbyes to Tims dog El Guapo and some other guy. We discuss the UFC LHW title fight between Jamhal Hill and Glover Texiera and the…
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Dana White slaps and shoves his wife in act of self defense
In episode 186 Marco, JB, and Tim are back for the first podcast of 2023. We all check in with our christmas and holiday adventures, and in a vacuum of MMA fights, we discuss some boxing and the recent Tank Davis fight and his upcoming match with Ryan Garcia. We talk about Dana White getting...
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From the archives: Ep. 64 The story of Ninja Rob
Originally aired 8/4/2020 Episode 64 is the origin story of Ninja Rob. We are joined by dear friend of the show, the enigmatic man known only as JB. He gives us the history of podcasts namesake, the Camden NJ street ninja Rob. We get insight into the man behind the legend and the history of his...
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Half off
In episode 185 Marco, JB, and Tim recap the last UFC event of 2022 and talk about some stats from the IBJJF nogi world championship and we discuss leg free athlete Zion Clarks MMA debut vs a full person. We discuss differently abled people participating in sports and we read a nice review from a...
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Meditations on Death
In episode 184 Marco, JB, and Tim recap UFC 282 and discuss the fights between Topuria and Mitchell, Pimblett vs Gordon and Blachowicz vs Ankalaev. We discuss living a life with the acceptance of death, when to teach kids they’re going to die and we answer questions about having a guy for...
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Gambling in MMA, footsweeps, and epithets.
In episode 183 Marco, JB, and Tim recap some of the UFC fight night fights and discuss Alex Periera moving to light heavyweight, James Krause being canceled from MMA for gambling Marco visits a small town theater, plays old school video games, and non violently protests the customer service at...
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Tim shares the most valubale lesson he's learned in Jiu-Jitsu.
In episode 182 Marco, JB, and Tim take a deep dive into thanksgiving. We come to an agreement that khabib is not the GOAT thanks to Ariel Helwani. We talk about internet nerds shitting on Gordon Ryans lifting routine. We talk about Gi vs Nogi for beginners and we discuss what happens when GOATS...
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Roid Rage
In episode 181 Marco, JB, and Tim take a deep dive into the romance novel world and attend a book signing and the ladies in attendance swoon over Marco and Tim. We talk the UFC fights and say goodbye to rumble johnson. Marco has a messy experience in the banya toilet and we discuss locker room...
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Episode One Hundred and Eighty
In episode 180 Marco, JB, and Tim talk UFC 281 and the wild fights between Chandler and Poirier, Hooker vs Pulles, Edgar vs Gutierez and the main event between Peiriera and Adesanya. We discuss what Peirieras win means for the middleweight division and what is next for Adesanya. We talk about the...
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Ripping submissions
In episode 179 Marco goes to the beach and Tim goes to the bathroom. We discuss proper #2 etiquette. We recap some of the fights from UFC fight night and give our predics for Adesanya vs Pereira. We take a look at a new tactical grappling sport from brazil and we talk about a 16 year old ripping...
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Ali Baba and the 40 thieves
On episode 178 Marco, Tim, and JB recap the UFC fights and the Boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. We take a deep dive into the WNBA and come up with a few ways for them to increase their viewership. Marco is the victim of a hit and run and helps a blind woman cross the street. We...
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Unicycles are inefficient
On episode 177 Marco, Tim, and JB debate the value of the weekly check in and we recap the big fights from UFC 280 between Oliviera and Makhachev, Yan and O’malley, and Dilishaw vs Sterling. We talk about UFC fighters being prohibited from gambling on all fights, should slap fighting be added to...
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Who is JB?
On episode 176 Marco, Tim, tell JB about their experiences at the grappling industries event where Tims Hellfish team soundly defeated Marcos NJMA squad in the team rankings. We talk about the highlights of the event and then we talk about some of the UFC fights and we give our predicts on the…
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Chivalry or Misogyny, you decide.
On episode 175 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about Marcos journey through the dark underbelly of the philadelphia espresso world in his new career as a social media influencer. We talk some celebrity boxing and we answer some questions about what olympic/NCAA/professional wrestlers would have dominated...
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Slapped in the face with a trout....
On episode 174 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about the rumors of Mark Zuckerberg renting out an entire UFC fight night event for himself. We talk about how the UFC will look without Dana White in command, is Bo Nickal the biggest prospect in MMA and who should he fight next in the UFC, rumors of Jake...
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Will wrestling improve your jiu-jitsu more than jiu-jitsu can?
On episode 173 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about Floyd Mayweathers recent exhibition match in Japan. Tim goes to a funeral and some muay thai fights to corner his students. We talk about internet beef between Gordon Ryan and Luke Rockhold, and Daniel Cormier and Nate Diaz. We talk about how Dana…
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A culmination of wisdom
On episode 172 Marco, Tim, and JB pay our respects to a former student of NJMA and overall good guy that recently passed away. After that we recap a big weekend of UFC fights, ADCC, matches and Tims camping trip. We talk about the upsets at adcc and predict the finals for the weight classes and...
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Self-flagellation: get your mind out of the gutter
On episode 171 Marco turns 50 and celebrates with JB and Tim by recapping the UFC 279 fights between Chimaev and Holland and Nate Diaz win over Tony Ferguson. We talk about the fights and the series of events of missed weight and backstage brawls that lead up to the event. Marco gets an early...
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Ninja Rob integral to listener getting his purple belt
On episode 170 Marco, Tim, and JB discuss what defines breakfast and what separates it from brunch, lunch and dinner. Tim loses a toenail, but still manages to show up for the podcast to talk about some of the UFC fight night in paris and the main event between Gane and Tuivasa and Marco cant…
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Deceptive and Disrespected grip
On episode 169 Marco, Tim, and JB argue about the right way to handle getting submitted by a training partner. We talk about some Hellfish students big wins at the men of war pro grappling event and Marco throwing a new student out of NJMA. There were no UFC fights this week, so we recap some of...
About this show
Martial Arts is not a hobby, it is a lifestyle. Join Marco Perazzo and Tim Carpenter as they discuss all facets of the life of THE true martial artist. They will be covering the latest news in MMA, BJJ, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, kickboxing, along with the training, business, mental skills, fitness, and nutrition that make up the lifestyle of the Martial Artist.
Hosted by
Marco Perazzo & Tim Carpenter