We are back! After taking a step back from the podcast in the second half of 2021 we are hitting the ground running in 2022! In Episode 20 of the TBS Talks Podcast Mark is joined by friend and owner of Leflar Bros Apparel CB Leflar. This conversation goes into a wide variety of topics ranging from the start of LBA to life, self help, and the rest. It was truly one of our favorite conversations with one of our favorite people and we know y'all will enjoy it ..read more

In Episode 12 of the TBS Talks Podcast Mark is joined by long time members and friends Jonny, Ivan, & Tony. The conversation starts out very lighthearted but then takes a turn into an unexpected deep dive into Jonny's crazy life story which we have dubbed "Jonny: Origins" (patent pending). Add in other things like a new and former business endeavor from Tony & Ivan, to Mark discussing living in Thailand, and quick comments on current events -  this episode quickly turned into one of the best yet. You will not want to turn this one off until its done!  ..read more

In Episode 17 of the TBS Talks Podcast Mark is joined by owner and coach of Grind House Fitness Alyssa Cantu. Alyssa has an extensive resume within the fitness world coaching at Grind House Fitness, recently receiving her brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and is most notably the strength and conditioning coach for #2 Ranked UFC Heavy Weight and knockout king - Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis. In this conversation - Mark and Alyssa discuss how she develops strength and condition for MMA and BJJ athletes as well as her thoughts on how lifting weights and resistance training is and should be for ..read more

In Episode 4 of The TBS Talks Podcast Mark and Mirtha are joined by Angela Rojas from Mat Therapy Sports Massage. The conversation goes from the reality and difficulties of being a mom to Mark going on a rant into jiu-jitsu. The discussion takes a lot of turns and ends on a very deep discussion of what it is to be mentally strong. Also - a future episode with Angela and her husband Jorge to take a deep dive into CBD becomes a very promising reality.  ..read more

In Episode 5 of The TBS Talks Podcast Mark and Marcus are joined via FaceTime call by Joe Chau - more notably known by his Instagram handle - "The Notorious Emperor". Joe is the founder of Notorious Lift, a brand based out of the LA area in California that has taken the lifting world by storm with his unique deadlift slippers. From his start in powerlifting, to discussing other entrepreneurs, life, and the power of adversity, this is one conversation you will not want to miss.  ..read more

In Episode 6 of The TBS Talks Podcast Mark is joined via Zoom by long time friend Martin "Speedos" Young. Martin is from Aberdeen, Scotland, a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a husband, father, and an offshore electrical technician working on oil rigs in the North Sea. Mark and Speedos discuss the current climate in Scotland with the COVID-19 lock down, how they are training, BJJ stories, and even baby gear for the active family. Don't let his accent fool you! This is a very fun conversation between two long distance friends with very active lifestyles and grants a bit of insight into how o ..read more

The pilot episode of The TBS Talks Podcast. A project that has been in the making for some time and is finally here! Mark & Mirtha are joined by Cris (Marisol and Marcus in the background) and they dive into the current climate going on with COVID-19. The conversation quickly takes many interesting turns and deviations making for a quite diverse discussion ranging from COVID-19, politics, to normal everyday life situations. Nothing was off the table and this conversation delivers on The TBS Talks Podcast's main mantra of being Raw & Unfiltered!  ..read more

In Episode 9 of the TBS Talks Podcast we hand the reins over to Mirtha who is joined by Marisol, Brenda, and Valerie for an ALL LADIES podcast episode. The ladies brought their own party supplies including bottles of wine, hot Cheetos, and of course Salsa Valentina for this nearly 3 hour sit down conversation. Every woman will be able to relate to having these types of conversations with her friends over a glass of wine and men will be able to relate by overhearing such conversations happening in the other room. This episode was super fun and any and everyone will enjoy. These ladies will defi ..read more

In Episode 7 of the TBS Talks Podcast Mark and Mirtha are joined on Memorial Day by Tony Richardson - a long time friend and family member at TBS who currently serves as an E-5 Sergeant in the US Army Reserves. Tony has been in the military for over a decade serving our country. The crew goes into Tony's current role and history in the military, how he got started, what has been happening during the Pandemic, and all things in between. The conversation then transitions into a full on "nerd fest" going into Star Wars, Disney, Dragon Ball Z, and more. This podcast episode means a lot to us and w ..read more

In Episode 16 of The TBS Talks Podcast Mark is joined remotely from Atlanta, GA by USA Powerlifting Executive Committee member, Senior International Coach, Coaching Committee member, and head of Team Rohr Powerlifting Josh Rohr. Josh has been involved in powerlifting for over 20 years in the form of competitor, coach, and referee. In this episode, Mark and Josh discuss the current climate of COVID and the ramifications it has had on the powerlifting competition scene for USA Powerlifting in 2020 and now going into 2021. They dive into the new Nationals schedule and the reasoning behind USA Pow ..read more