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ROLL OR DIE

by Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry · English · Sport

BJJ Podcast hosted by Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry bringing on guests from across the globe who have interesting life stories or journeys. Very casual and light, and easy to digest at under 45 mins per episode.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Roll or Die Episode #341 - Dan Schuardt

The ADCC bronze medalist returns for his fourth appearance on the show. He shares his journey of how he went from a kid in Australia to the biggest stage in grappling and achieved greatness. Dan shares how he came up with the Mussolini Lock, how John Danaher helped him face his mental demons and how he still managed to podium, despite a less than ideal preparation. Dan has been on this show more than any other guest and there’s a reason for that - don’t miss this episode! Here's Dan's brandfresh BJJ Fanatics instructional:…

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S2 · E332 · 5 Oct 2026 · 41 min
Roll or Die Episode #340 - Myles Simpson
This week’s guest, Myles Simpson, is the owner and head grappling coach of powerhouse gym, M16 in Adelaide. Have a listen as he shares how he has helped to grow the BJJ scene both in Adelaide and across Australia. The competitions run by M16 were amongst the first in Australia to pay athletes and Myles is a big proponent of this. This man is behind many an athlete to burst through the Adelaide jiu jitsu scene - don’t miss this episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping,…
S2 · E339 · 28 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Roll or Die Episode #339 - Ivan Donlic
No stranger to the spotlight, Ivan Donlic of Dominance joins the podcast for his second appearance (check out episode #206). He shares his experience of receiving his black belt, dives deeper into his coaching role and how he keeps evolving and loving the art of jiu jitsu. Make sure you tune in for this episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or…
21 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Roll or Die Episode #338 - Bibi Lopez
This week’s guest holds two PHDs, alongside her Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, so has legitimately earned the right to be called Professor! She discusses her journey of moving to Australia from Brazil and how jiu jitsu has helped with so much in her life. Another female BJJ black belt guest in the books! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E337 · 14 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Roll or Die Episode #337 - Ricardo Laffranchi
This week’s guest is a third degree black belt at Legacy. An active competitor and referee, we discuss all things IBJJF, how refereeing is more difficult than most people realise and how Ricardo travelled to Australia from Brazil with virtually no English. You don’t want to miss this one! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E336 · 7 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Roll or Die Episode #336 - Thiago Ortiz
This week’s guest is only 21 years of age, but is wise beyond his years! Starting jiu jitsu at the age of only four, he has grown to be one of the best featherweights in the world. Listen and learn from this prodigy who has invented ways to use his brain more than his body to achieve success. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E335 · 31 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Roll or Die Episode #335 - Kevin Bayliss
Kevin Bayliss is a black belt under Bernie Jenkins and someone who has managed to keep training past age and injury. Take a listen to his journey and get some tips on how to flourish against younger training partners. A very fun episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found at…
S2 · E334 · 24 Aug 2026 · 47 min
Roll or Die Episode #334 - Rodney Ellis
This week’s guest is a fifth degree black belt under Nova Uniao and head coach and owner of Southern Cross Jiu Jitsu. Rodney shares stories of the beginnings of BJJ in Australia in the 1990s, travelling to train and compete in Brazil in the late 90s and early 2000s, competing against Marcelo Garcia at ADCC and much more. When someone has been on the scene for over 30 years, you know this is going to be a good episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total…
S2 · E333 · 17 Aug 2026 · 51 min
Roll or Die Episode #333 - Lachlan Dart
As someone who made it to black belt without any major injuries or surgeries, this week’s guest has certainly doled out his share of injuries to his training partners! Owner and head coach of Dominance Warrnambool, Lachie shares his journey of his start in martial arts with Muay Thai and how he transitioned to MMA and jiu jitsu. He shares with us stories of his hard training, how he transformed from an uncoordinated teenager, to an understanding and competent coach, and much more. Don’t miss this one! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available…
S2 · E332 · 10 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Roll or Die Episode #332 - Carlos Bozano
When your guest is a sixth degree black belt, has rolled with Helio Gracie and had Rickson Gracie as best man at his wedding, you know this is going to be a GREAT episode. Training jiu jitsu for 50 years, Carlos grew up with the Gracies. He shares some epic stories in this is a not-to-be missed episode by a legitimate pioneer of the art! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can…
S2 · E331 · 3 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Roll or Die Episode #331 - Chris Stone
This week’s guest is well known throughout the Apple Isle. Beginning his journey in the 1990s, Chris is a pioneer of the scene and one of the nicest guys around. Take a listen as he shares how he has stayed in the game for almost 30 years and how he is passing the torch to the younger generation of grapplers. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E330 · 27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Roll or Die Episode #330 - Mick Moloney
From the army to policing to earning his black belt, Mick’s journey shows how jiu-jitsu can become more than just a sport - it can be a lifeline. As the head coach of Mildura Martial Arts, Mick opens up about the challenges he’s faced both on and off the mats. He’s a compelling personality with a powerful story, and this is an episode you won’t want to miss. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all…
S2 · E329 · 20 Jul 2026 · 44 min
Roll or Die Episode #329 - Hamish McLaren
In this episode we share the journey of Priscus Fogagnolo, a stalwart of the Australian grappling scene. Hamish is the force behind the fundraising effort to help Priscus in his journey back to health from his battle with cancer. You can help by reaching out to the Roll or Die crew, or via this link: https://gofund.me/37ffe4286 P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found…
S2 · E328 · 13 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Roll or Die Episode #328 - Melissa Leong
This week’s guest is a celebrity, a journalist and former judge of the hit show Master Chef. She is also a three stripe white belt at Absolute MMA. She shares how it feels to start as a total beginner at something in her 40s and how she has fallen in love with jiu jitsu and the community of people bringing so much joy. A different podcast to our “usual’ episodes, but one not to miss! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this…
S2 · E327 · 6 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Roll or Die Episode #327 - Murray Ballenden
Back for his second appearance on the show (check out episode #90), this week’s guest is third degree black belt and head coach at Dominance Bentleigh. He shares tales of competing at the World Championships at the Tijuca Tennis Club in Brazil, what makes the culture of Dominance and much more! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E326 · 29 Jun 2026 · 52 min
Roll or Die Episode #326 - Kayte Hel
This week’s guest is a newly minted black belt under Checkmat who has a story not like any other. Not many people can boast to have Michelle Nicolini as their mentor, but this is the case for this week’s guest. Taking Kayte under her wing as a white belt, Michelle has been in Kayte’s corner every step of the way. Kayte shares her journey, including how despite a detached retina, she continues to push herself to be the best version of herself. A huge proponent of women’s and kids’ jiu jitsu, Kayte and the Checkmat Melbourne team run dedicated Kids BJJ classes. Contact the team directly to…
S2 · E325 · 22 Jun 2026 · 54 min
Roll or Die Episode #325 - Anaru Grant
This week’s guest is something of royalty in New Zealand. Hailing from a famous entertainment family, Anaru fell from a tree of high achievers. Looking to make it big in rugby league, he moved to Newcastle, Australia as a young man and cut his teeth on the scene. He decided that rugby wasn’t for him, discovered jiu jitsu and hasn’t looked back! If you know, you know 🏉➡🤙 P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast…
S2 · E324 · 15 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Roll or Die Episode #324 - Michelle Salva
This week’s guest is a black belt, a mumma and a huge supporter of women’s jiu jitsu. Reach out to her if you are or know a female who’d be interested to face her on Subversion. No stranger to the big stage, Michelle shares her experiences there, as well as much more. Check this one out! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via…
S2 · E323 · 8 Jun 2026 · 42 min
Roll or Die Episode #323 - Kate Aroa
Starting jiu jitu in 2004, Kate is the second New Zealand female to receive her black belt and has seen the grappling landscape change dramatically over that time. Kate shares her story of starting off as one of the only females on the mats, to now coaching. Don’t miss this episode to hear the story of one of the first female NZ black belts! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes…
S2 · E321 · 25 May 2026 · 51 min
Roll or Die Episode #321 - Bernie Jenkins
When a fourth degree black belt is a guest, you know it's going to be a good episode. Even more so when that guest is a black belt who started around the same time as John Will and Peter de Been. Whether it’s telling stories of those early days in Geelong, or what motivates him to keep going after nearly 40 years on the mats, this is a wonderful episode P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our…
S2 · E318 · 18 May 2026 · 40 min
Roll or Die Episode #320 - Chris Kahi
The man behind the Old Man Strength brand, Chris Kahi knows a thing or two about trying to keep up with the younger generation in jiu jitsu. Starting bjj in 2009 and starting OMS in 2016, Chris shares how he has built up his business to be one of the most recognised in the Australian fitness scene. Directing extra attention towards his health and fitness over the past 12 months, Chris explains how he has stayed sober, focused lots on his lifting and even does ultra marathons. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message…
S2 · E319 · 11 May 2026 · 49 min
Roll or Die Episode #319 - Alice Grostein
Mother, black belt, masters competitor and all round bass ass, Alice Grostein knows a thing or two about kicking goals. Starting her jiu jitsu journey in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Alice tried the gentle art in her home country in the 90s, but didn’t enjoy it and shelved it until she moved to the Gold Coast and rediscovered the art with a new-found interest. Interestingly, Alice waited until purple belt to compete and hasn’t looked back since. It’s always great to chat with a female black belt to hear their perspective and this episode is no different. A great listen! And don't forget to check out…
S2 · E318 · 4 May 2026 · 51 min
Roll or Die Episode #318 - Des Green
Des is a stalwart of the Northern Territory Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene, and started his martial arts journey with judo while living in Ipswich, Queensland. Des talks us through the grassroots time of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Darwin and the Top End and about the community and friendships that he’s made along the way. Take a listen to this episode that details the growth of the art in one of the most remote parts of the country! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total…
S2 · E317 · 27 Apr 2026 · 38 min
Roll or Die Episode #317 - Oli Silvestro
This week’s guest Oli comes to us hot off his open class win at Pans in the adult purple belt division. A 10-time world champion, two-time Euro champion, two-time Brasiliero champion and three-time Abu Dhabi Pro champion, Oli can certainly walk the walk. A very level head on a pair of 18-year-old shoulders and the world really is his oyster! Catch him on Fusion Fighting Championship Vol 11 on 12 June - https://www.instagram.com/p/DXbS2H5k-X8 🔥 P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 +…
S2 · E318 · 20 Apr 2026 · 51 min
Roll or Die Episode #316 - Juzzy Robertson
One of the most exciting purple belts on the Australian scene is 21-year-old Justin “Juzzy” Robertson. With an explosive, dynamic style, Juzzy shares his story of how he began in the kids’ program at Dominance and how he wishes to take his jiu jitsu all the way to the highest stage in the world. Juzzy shares his mindset around how he persevered through five surgeries and how it has helped him to become a better grappler and a better person. A very mature head on the shoulders of this young guest! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S,…
S2 · E315 · 13 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Roll or Die Episode #315 - Josh Allsopp
One of the most successful competitors on the Australian scene joins us this week to share his story. Josh tells us how he began his journey as a professional gamer and it wasn’t until he won tickets to watch the UFC live that he discovered jiu jitsu. Having a natural talent to absorb information easily, Josh has also learnt what it takes to be successful by surrounding himself with successful people. Receiving his brown and black belts from AOJ, Josh is now a coach at Kumite in Sydney and looking to build on his competition success in 2026 and beyond P.S. We still have a limited number of…
S2 · E314 · 6 Apr 2026 · 55 min
Roll or Die Episode #314 - Mitch Langman
This week’s guest is head coach and owner of Dark Carnival in Canberra. In today’s episode, he shares his journey and the importance of having technical knowledge, as well as rolling ability, what it’s like to have a target on your back and his passion behind the Paragon Project - an initiative exclusive to frontline first responders. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be…
S2 · E313 · 30 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Roll or Die Episode #313 - Dan Cherubin
One of the most outspoken people in the Australian jiu jitsu scene, who better than Dan Cherubin to discuss the current state of affairs in the jiu jitsu world. Dan doesn’t hold back as he discusses how behaviour can become cult-like in some clubs, how to grow jiu jitsu in a healthy way and why the jiu jitsu should follow the World Surfing League. A not-to-be-missed episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast…
S2 · E312 · 23 Mar 2026 · 49 min
Roll or Die Episode #312 - Murat Besnek
Do you ever feel like you're just not ‘getting there’ in your Jiu Jitsu journey? Guess what - even the best have moments of doubt. ✨ Murat’s story proves that patience and routine turn beginners into black belts. From basketball to academia to training at the top — he’s mastered focus, discipline, and persistence. 🚀 Whether you're struggling with your next belt, juggling life and training, or just need a reminder to stay consistent, his journey is all the motivation you need. People often overlook how much mental toughness matters, both in sport and life. Bursting through those doubts and…
S2 · E311 · 16 Mar 2026 · 53 min
Roll or Die Episode #311 - Chris Chalmers
This week’s guest was John Will’s first brown belt in 1997 and may hold the Australian record for the longest time at brown belt, before he received his black in 2023. If you enjoy the stories from back in the day, you don’t want to miss this episode. From an unsanctioned MMA bout on the roof of the Port of Geelong authority building, to a near miss with the Yakuza while hanging with Baz Rutten in Japan - this is a ripper of an episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping,…

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ROLL OR DIE is a English sport podcast from Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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