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JudoPod by JudoTV

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About the show

Step onto the tatami with JudoPod, the official podcast from JudoTV — where Olympic champions, world medallists, and legends of the sport share their stories like never before. Hosted by Robin Willingham and Thea Cowen, each episode delves into the mindset, moments, and memories that define the world’s elite judoka — past and present. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a competitive athlete, or just curious about the discipline behind the throws, JudoPod brings you closer to the heart of judo than ever before.

Latest episodes

#21: Martti Puumalainen aka ‘The Nice Guy’: Big man. Big personality. Bigger ambitions.

September 23, 2026 · 58 min

Finland’s powerhouse, Martti Puumalainen joins JudoPOD for a candid, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about life as a heavyweight judoka. Press play to learn some of his tricks of the trade and why he believes kindness is the…
#20: Justin Flores: Judo as a secret weapon in MMA. J FLO's unique life created regrets and opportunities. How do you find your niche?

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

Judo player, wrestler, grappling coach to the some of the biggest names in the UFC game, including team mate and close friend Ronda Rousey, Justin Flores explains how judo - and his regrettable break from it - has shaped his life in an…
#19: Patricia Sampaio: Portugal's Olympic medallist talks about the darker times behind judo's biggest smile.

August 25, 2026 · 54 min

Patricia Sampaio has been burdened with huge injuries during her career, but they've only led to bigger results. The European Champion, World and Olympic bronze medallist is not only a force to be reckoned with on the tatami but she is one…
#18: Tajus Babaicenko: The new kid on the block! 2026 Cadet Euro Champ has his sights on a future Olympic gold, but what's the plan?

August 11, 2026 · 51 min

We hear plenty from senior and even retired athletes of their journeys to becoming star studded judoka, but what does it take for the up and coming generation? Lithuania's rising star, Tajus Babaicenko, gives us an insight in to his…
#17: Telma Monteiro: The Journey. The most decorated Portuguese judoka talks life lessons and monumental times at the top.

July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

It’s all about the journey for Telma Monteiro, one of Portugal's greatest sporting icons and one of the most respected names in international judo. Over an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades, Monteiro became the most…
#16: Aleksandar Kukolj: The inaugural European Champion of Serbia has experienced all of the highs and lows an athlete could possibly endure and he talks about it all on JudoPod!

July 22, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

The first Serbian judoka to claim the coveted European title, Aleksandar Kukolj changed the landscape of Serbian judo. His story goes far beyond a single gold medal however, a journey of relentless discipline, resilience through injury…
#15: Nemanja Majdov: Serbia's youngest World Champion take us on his journey to the top and the sacrifices that made it possible.

July 2, 2026 · 56 min

Exploring Nemanja’s journey from a young athlete in Serbia to the top of the international rankings, the lessons learned through victory and defeat, and the mental challenges that come with performing under pressure. Nemanja talks…
#14: Shirine Boukli: 'Game Face' to the bubbly social media personality, Boukli can do it all!

June 17, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Olympic and World medallist, Shirine Boukli recently entered in to the French hall of fame with five continental championship titles, but what has it cost her? Talking all things judo including competing at home in the Paris Olympics 2024…