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SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 9 (Recorded: November 28, 2007)

In this episode of SamboCast Radio, we offer you a compelling interview with Oleg Taktarov from Moscow, Russia. UFC 6 Champion and Hall of famer, ASA Pioneer of American Sambo Award winner, and legendary sambo/mma fighter chats with Stephen Koepfer about his upcomming November 30th fight on Bodog: USA vs Russia II. Oleg has not fought since 1998 due to his movie career, but Bodog made an offer he could not refuse! Listen as Oleg discusses his fight against John Marsh, future fight plans, Sambo in MMA, his upcomming movies, and Sambo in the United States.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Recorded: November 28, 2007
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 26:13
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 8 (Recorded: August 25, 2007)

In this episode of SamboCast Radio, we offer you a compelling interview with Mike Efromowitz, Vice President of Marketing for Strikeforce. Listen as Mike discusses the future of Strikeforce, steroids in MMA, taking Strikeforce to the east coast, amateur MMA, Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion, and much more.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Recorded: August 25, 2007
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 26:13
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 7 (Recorded: March 19, 2007)

In this episode we sit with Gregg Humphreys of Bettendorf, Iowa. Gregg is the Judo and Sambo coach at Miletich Fighting Systems and the North American Representative for Igor Kurinnoy. This interveiw covers Gregg's history in Judo and Sambo, his role and experiences at Miletich Fighting Systems, his upcomming project with Igor Kurinnoy, as well as his thoughts on training Sambo in Russia and the United States. This is a not to be missed Sambocast with one of the United States' top Sambo representatives.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 25:55
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 6 (Recorded: February 5, 2007)

This episode includes the first in a series of our new “ROUND ONE” interviews. Round One will showcase up and coming MMA and Sambo fighters who are starting to make names for themselves on the local and national fight scene. You get a chance to hear about these folks now, before they become household names (we hope!). In this premier installation we are glad to be able to interview Jon Murphy, who drove 3 hours from Pennsylvania to NYC to visit our studio and chat with us. Jon’s inspirational story is one that shows the motivation, challenge and drive that is needed for any up and coming fighter in today’s fight scene. Hear about his growth into the sport, his experiences with MMA Legend Oleg Taktarov, and his future plans.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 35:14
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 5 (Recorded: January 22, 2007)

Vlad Koulikov and Frank Shamrock. Koulikov's interview regards some Q&A about sambo, submission wrestling, and the Olympics. Our interview with Frank Shamrock includes discussion about his upcoming Renzo Gracie and Phil Baroni fights, IFL, female MMA, and IFL.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 28:41
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 4 (Recorded: December 12, 2006)

Sambo veteran James “Chico” Hernandez sits down to share experiences from his 25 plus years in wrestling and Sambo, his views on the politics of the sport and the future of Sambo both in the US and abroad.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 24:24
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 3 (Recorded: December 13, 2006)

This episode offers a revealing interview with Sambo veteran, RMAX founder, and fitness expert Scott Sonnon. Listen is as Coach Sonnon discusses his history in Sambo and martial arts, plans for the future of RMAX and his own training.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 37:12
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2007 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 2 (Recorded: November 29, 2006)

This episode includes a rare interview with Ultimate Grappling Magazine Editor and writer Doug Jeffrey. In this interview Doug discusses the state of MMA in the US and abroad, his own background in martial arts, and future plans for the biggest magazine of MMA in the US.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 28:12
File type: mp3
© Copyright, 2006 American Sambo, LLC

SAMBOCAST RADIO EPISODE 1 (Recorded: November 15, 2006)

This episode includes 2006 year end Sambo news and an informative interview with Seattle Washington based Sea Town Sambo/Seattle JuJitsu Club Head Coach, Aaron Fields. Aaron is the West Coast Vice President of the ASA and scholar of Mongolian History. In this interview Aaron discusses his own experiences with Sambo, Judo, living and training in Mongolia, and the state of Sambo in the US.

Produced by: Stephen Koepfer
Interview by: Stephen Koepfer
Sambocast Soundtrack by: Ahrue Ilustre
Running time: 44:21
File type: mp3
Additional Music includes: John Williams’ NBC Olympic Theme; Tuvan Mongolian Throat Singing.
© Copyright, 2006 American Sambo, LLC