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Richard Bresler was Rorion Gracie's first student in LA, and is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the US. His memoir, Worth Defending, chronicles his over 40 years' involvement with the Gracie family and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, including the almost 20 years he spent working closely alongside Rorion helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the challenge matches, the founding of the Gracie Academy, and the inception of the UFC.

Pull Over is a short-form audio series about American small towns you've been driving past your whole life. Each episode runs about three minutes. One narrator, one town, one specific fact or story that earns your attention. No characters, no plot, no cliffhanger. Just a place that's been waiting for someone to stop. Every episode ends the same way. Pull over.

"Living These Days: 102 Insights in the Direction of Wholeness" is a thoughtfully curated collection of guidance for anyone seeking to find harmony and wholeness in their daily lives. These insights, drawn from Burr's extensive work as a spiritual coach, cut through the noise of modern living, providing listeners with practical, actionable steps towards personal growth and wellness. Each insight is a lens through which to view your life, a beacon guiding you towards a more balanced, mindful existence.