Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis and Juico sit down with Rocio Cortez, combat sports athlete, videographer, and content creator based in Austin, TX. Rocio opens up about competing in APEX — an elite athletic combine where she went up against Olympians and football players at 119 lbs — hitting multiple PRs on the day including her 40-yard dash, broad jump, and a 275 lb trap bar deadlift she had never touched before. They also get into her journey from wildlife ecology grad student to freelance videographer, building her body through sprint training and strength programming, traveling through Europe for work, and figuring out what it means to be a martial artist who loves striking but keeps getting pulled back to Jiu-Jitsu. Plus, the creative side: fighting perfectionism, finding inspiration, and the early days of building a videography business from the ground up.

Follow Rocio on Instagram: @rockin_rocio
Check out her Website: https://www.rociocortez.com/


0:00:00 – Intro & Meet Rocio
0:02:37 – She Just Competed Against NFL Athletes (APEX Breakdown)
0:04:37 – Running a 5.7 40-Yard Dash After Less Than a Year of Sprint Training
0:08:40 – Deadlifting 275 lbs at 119 Pounds (No Weight Classes)
0:11:54 – Multiple PRs in One Hour: What APEX Actually Tests
0:19:14 – What's Next: Striking vs. Jiu-Jitsu, and Why She's Going Back to the Mats
0:21:39 – Starting BJJ at 27, Getting Tapped by 12-Year-Olds, and Winning Gold 3 Months In 0:25:47 – How Sprint Training Made Her a Better Striker
0:28:25 – Living in a Barn, Training Twice a Day, and Going to Grad School for Wildlife Ecology 0:48:09 – Artist Dates: The Mental Reset Every Creator Needs
0:51:26 – Where Do Your Best Ideas Hit You? (Never at a Good Time)
0:53:52 – Starting a Videography Business from $0 to Charging Real Money
0:57:02 – NAB Convention: New Cameras, AI Tools, and the Future of Podcast Sets
1:05:18 – Flown to Copenhagen, Amsterdam & Paris for Work (and She Ate Everything)
1:07:08 – Being a "Muscle Mommy" in Europe: Fashion, Stares, and Wearing What You Want 1:32:56 – Walkout Songs, Trash Talk, and the Entertainer vs. Warrior Debate
1:35:41 – Entertainer or Competitor? What They'd Actually Do in a Pro Fight
1:38:49 – She Cried After the Deadlift. Here's Why.
1:40:50 – Relationship With Food, Never Cutting Weight, and the Sugar Addiction Nobody Talks About
1:41:57 – Final Shoutouts & Where to Follow Rocio

Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis Cole and Juico chat with John Hogie, hunter and creator of the outdoor channel Roam and Harvest. John opens up about his start in hunting, the ups and downs of making authentic content, and stories from epic hunts—bow hunting elk, spearfishing in Florida, and tackling exotic species like axis deer in Hawaii. They also discuss the hunting community, managing permits, and conservation challenges. Plus, get a glimpse into John’s background in combat sports and how he balances passion with everyday life.

Check out Roam and Harvest for more adventures: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoamandHarvest

Chapters:
0:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome: John Hogie
0:01:25 – Overcoming On-Camera Anxiety
0:05:30 – The Reality of Being a Content Creator
0:08:40 – Dealing with Trolls and Negative Feedback
0:12:00 – Starting Roam and Harvest: The Business Plan
0:14:15 – Early Hunting Experiences and What Sparked the Passion
0:18:30 – The Challenge of Filming While Hunting
0:22:10 – Recent Hunts: Turkey Hunting & Spearfishing
0:25:30 – The Physical Side of Bow Hunting
0:27:45 – Hunting Partnerships and Tag Management
0:30:50 – Draw Systems & How to Get Hunting Tags
0:34:20 – Hunting Exotic Species: Hawaii & Axis Deer
0:37:50 – Understanding Invasive Species Impact
0:41:10 – Favorite Hunting Locations & Ecosystem Issues
0:44:00 – Ice Fishing & Cold Weather Hunting Adventures
0:47:15 – John’s Combat Sports & Wrestling Background
0:50:40 – Educating Yourself: Guides and Outfitters
0:53:20 – Traditional Archery vs Compound Bows
0:57:10 – Turkey Hunting Techniques & Gear
1:00:25 – Hunting Ethics, Conservation & Wildlife Management

In this episode of Game Plan, we sit down with Chloe McNally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, coach, and competitor, to break down the mindset behind high-level performance. We dive into flow state, visualization, and why so many athletes struggle to perform in competition the same way they do in training, along with how mental training can transform results, build real confidence in BJJ, and prevent burnout from overtraining. We also get into coaching, athlete development, and creating a positive training environment that actually helps people improve long-term. If you’re into jiu-jitsu, grappling, or leveling up your mindset as an athlete, this one’s packed with practical takeaways.

Topics covered:
- Jiu-jitsu mindset and mental training
- Flow state and peak performance
- Visualization techniques for athletes
- Competition anxiety and performance pressure
- Building confidence in BJJ
- Coaching philosophy and athlete development
- Avoiding burnout in jiu-jitsu


0:00:00 Why She Stayed Off Social Media for Years
0:03:45 The Moment Content Creation Became a Trap
0:08:10 The Dark Side of Posting & Constant Validation
0:12:30 Why She Keeps Quitting Instagram (And Comes Back)
0:16:45 How Social Media Actually Builds a Coaching Business
0:22:10 The Coaching Philosophy Most Athletes Get Wrong
0:28:20 Why Copying Techniques Is Holding You Back
0:33:15 The Visualization Trick That Changed Everything
0:38:40 How She Went From Losing to Dominating at Black Belt
0:44:10 Flow State Explained (And Why You Can’t Force It)
0:49:55 The Mental Training Most Athletes Ignore
0:55:30 Why Overtraining Is Killing Your Progress
1:01:10 The Real Reason You Freeze in Competition
1:06:45 How to Train Your Nervous System for Winning
1:12:20 The Psychology Behind Competition Anxiety
1:18:05 The Biggest Mistake Coaches Make at Tournaments
1:23:40 Why “Fun” Is the Secret to Elite Performance
1:29:15 The Harsh Reality of High-Level Training Rooms
1:35:30 Why Most Athletes Burn Out (And Don’t Know Why)
1:42:00 The Truth About Confidence, Losing, and Longevity