Roll Models Wanted is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast that explores the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and uncovers the connections between Jiu-Jitsu and life beyond the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious (various ranked) Jen Edds OR nonsense person Risser!, along with Black Belt and coach AJ Clingerman. Episodes are usually 30 minutes or less because we would rather be rolling than talking about it.
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249: Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept it
In this episode of Roll Models Wanted we discuss taking your Jiu Jitsu into your own hands and picking an open guard to deep dive into. This is something that we are doin
Oct 8 20 min
248: Who Put That Soapbox There?!
In this episode of Roll Models Wanted we discuss AJ's performance at Master Worlds and we jumped on a lot of soap boxes! Want to hear our thoughts on jumping guard, concu
Sep 24 29 min
247: Sharpening the Mental Edge
This week we finish up with our bookclub review of Kenneth Baum's The Mental Edge! We would love to hear about what you think!
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Sep 10 29 min
246: Finding the Mental Edge
This week we dive into week 1 of book club - reading The Mental Edge by Kenneth Baum. We walk through the first half of the book and reflect on our thoughts and experienc
Aug 27 37 min
245: Managing Competition Nerves
With IBJJF Master Worlds only a few weeks away, all we can think about is competition and competition prep. In this weeks episode AJ and Risser discuss how to deal with c
Aug 13 22 min
244: Hard Launch & Competition Prep
This week we start as Roll Models Wanted, a podcast about jiu jitsu and so much more! We mostly chat about competition prep and how we are approaching it.
If you love th
Jul 30 35 min
243: The End of Beauty and the Gi
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Jul 16 17 min
242: Meeting Risser! - Roll Model's Actual Head Roll Model In Charge
On this week's episode, we interview Risser!, Roll Model's "Actual Head Roll Model In Charge." For some, she might have just appeared on the podcast suddenly. For others,
Jul 2 24 min
241: Interview with Doctor Pressure
In this episode of Beauty and the Gi we interview Dr. Leslie Davis, aka Dr. Pressure, which might be the best nickname in Jiu Jitsu!
Dr. Leslie is a purple belt out of I
Jun 18 35 min
240: Creating Safe Spaces for Women
Join us this week where we talk about creating safe spaces for women and how you can approach building a women's team.
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Jun 4 18 min
239: Blue Belt Blues and Beyond - Navigating the Plateaus of Jiu Jitsu
Join us as we discuss the ebbs and flows of jiu jitsu. Plateaus are a normal piece of jiu jitsu. You just have to figure out the root cause and we can problem solve how t
May 21 30 min
238: Have We Ruined Jiu Jitsu?
In this episode, we explore modern jiu jitsu vs traditional jiu jitsu - have we gone too far?!
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May 7 20 min
237: Interview with Danielle G in a Gi Guevara
Join us on this episode where we get to know Danielle Guevara, one of our black belt instructors at our Roll Model Indy Women's Only Base Camp for 2026! Danielle is a lon
Apr 23 23 min
236: What We Wish We Knew About IBJJF Before We Competed
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Apr 13 30 min
235: How Side Control Changed My Life with Beatrice Jin
Join us as we get to know Beatrice Jin, one of the headlining instructors for the 2026 Roll Model Camp!
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Mar 12 30 min
234: Costa Rica Camp Reflections and Beyond
Costa Rica Camp Reflections and Beyond.
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Feb 26 22 min
233: We Don't Roll Like That
It has been a heavy time in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. In this episode, AJ and Risser discuss how to create safeguards in your gym.
Trigger Warning: This episode
Feb 12 32 min
232: Are Your Expectations Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey?
How are your expectations impacting your Jiu-Jitsu journey?
You get two black belts this week! Jennifer Risser is back in the co-host seat.
If you love the podcast, sha
Jan 29 20 min
231: Helping Jiu-Jitsu Gym Transplants Feel at Home
With more Jiu-Jitsu gyms and schools popping up all over the place, it’s easier for people to switch gyms and find the one that is right for them and their goals.
How do
Jan 15 14 min
230: Your Jiu-Jitsu Year Unwrapped
We’re unwrapping our Jiu-Jitsu year together, looking beyond goals and numbers, and exploring what it means to honor your capacity and find joy in the journey. This episo
Dec 18 2025 18 min
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As someone who, hate to admit it, is full of machismo, and LOVES Jiu-Jitsu, I am quick to dismiss what I consider “the female version” of stuff. Case in point, these last couple years I’ve consistently been listening to bjj podcast mainly hosted by dudes. Well I saw the name of this one and thought it was unique but wasn’t expecting to immediately fall in love with this podcast. These ladies gave me so much to think about and a ton of little hacks to juggle my passion with day to day life. Love the self care stuff and would recommend this podcast to my manliest of friends! Keep rocking ladies! Oss.
Purosazon · Jan 2020
Love this podcast! Jen and AJ are entertaining, informative, and bring interesting insight about training. This podcast is both for someone who is seasoned in BJJ or brand new. It’s even entertaining for someone who’s not even training! Give it a listen! You won’t regret it!
Shelby0321 · Apr 2019
This podcast is great for someone starting Jiu Jitsu, thinking about starting, or even someone who has been doing it a long time! Even though it is from the female perspective, I think the guys can get a lot out of it too!
Rollmodel22 · Apr 2019
These two have great chemistry and a unique perspective which makes their podcast fun and fresh. I can’t wait to hear more!
Jrizzinthehizz · Apr 2019
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