Puu Muay Thai Podcast

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Real talk from inside Muay Thai.

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Puu Muay Thai Podcast tracks Muay Thai through fighter stories, instructor talk, and the daily realities of training. Recent episodes move from American Samoa and pro fighting to Thailand, competition nerves, clinch work, elbows, and gym culture.

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About Puu Muay Thai Podcast

Puu Muay Thai Podcast is a Muay Thai-centered conversation show for people who care about the sport beyond highlight clips. The tone is direct and gym-level. Recent episodes move between fighter life stories, training talk, instructor roundtables, and the pull of Thailand as a place where the art is learned up close. The show often starts from a personal connection and then widens into combat-sports history, technique, and culture. Deutsch Puu's episode follows a path through American Samoa, Hawaii, amateur boxing, pro boxing, pro kickboxing, K-1, Muay Thai, and MMA. That conversation is not just biography. It turns into a practical reflection on later Muay Thai, torn ACLs, elbow work, clinch differences, fight stoppages, deployments, personal loss, and persistence. Another recent episode with Joel "The Wolf" Licata centers on finding Muay Thai later in life and spending serious time training in Thailand. The show also repeatedly points toward an underground view of American Muay Thai and material from people working on the ground in Thailand. That gives the series a wider map than a single academy or event scene. Instructor roundtable episodes add another layer. Kru Ed and Coach Vinnie discuss competition anxiety, confidence, fight-or-flight reactions, focus triggers, food choices around competition, and the small rituals that shape performance. The result is a show that treats Muay Thai as technique, travel, teaching, business, identity, and survival all at once. It is strongest when the conversation stays close to lived experience: what a fighter misunderstood about clinching, why elbows changed a match, how nerves alter performance, or how structured coaching can change a student's path. The pacing can be loose, with sponsor reads and community calls woven into the recordings. That looseness is part of the document. It feels connected to a working Muay Thai network rather than detached commentary. Listeners looking for clean tactical summaries may need patience, but those who want the texture of real fight people talking shop will find plenty to hold onto.

Made for: Best for Muay Thai students, coaches, competitors, and combat-sports fans who want training talk grounded in lived experience. It also suits listeners interested in Thailand, American Muay Thai, and the culture around gyms and fight preparation.

What sets it apart: The show stands out by blending technical fight discussion with personal histories from people who have trained, competed, and traveled through the sport. Its strongest moments come from concrete details: clinch spacing, elbow work, nerves before competition, and what structured training changes.

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Welcome to the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast—your go-to source for all things Muay Thai! Broadcasting from our dedicated Muay Thai podcast studio in Scottsdale, AZ, we bring you expert insights from fighters, coaches, officials, and gym owners worldwide. Whether you're a beginner, competitor, or coach, we cover training, fight breakdowns, event coverage, Muay Thai history, industry trends, travel, nutrition, business strategies, and more. Hosted by Jonathan Puu, a former pro fighter, veteran coach, and professional Muay Thai ring official, this podcast delivers authentic, no-BS conversations straight from the heart of the sport. Expect interviews with top-level athletes, promoters, and insiders, as…

Muay Thai trainingAmerican Muay Thaitraining in Thailandfighter life storiesclinch work and elbowscompetition anxietygym culture

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Episodes

  1. 1

    From American Samoa to Pro Fighting (Deutsch Pu’u) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 236

    Hidden gem

    Deutsch Puu says American Samoa had no real martial arts scene, so boxing became the only base before he joined the military.

    Apr 10, 2026·44m·3 clips
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    Training in Thailand Changed Everything (Joel “The Wolf” Licata) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 235

    Hidden gem

    Host interviews Joel 'The Wolf' Locata, a Muay Thai practitioner returning from Thailand, discussing his journey and the sport.

    Apr 3, 2026·36m·2 clips
  3. 3

    Inside Monster Promotions: Building Muay Thai Events in the U.S. | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 234

    Mar 27, 2026·43m
  4. 4

    Is Muay Thai Losing Its Identity? Tradition vs Evolution in Modern Muay Thai | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 233

    Mar 20, 2026·13m
  5. 5

    How to Know If Your Muay Thai Gym Is Legit | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 232

    Jonathan Poo draws on nearly two decades as a Muay Thai student, fighter, coach, gym owner, and ring official to evaluate gym legitimacy.

    Mar 13, 2026·15m·1 clip
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    Fox Sports Radio Interview: Bringing Muay Thai to Ventura with Eat Sleep Teep | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 231

    Mar 6, 2026·16m
  7. 7

    What Really Happened Inside USA Muay Thai? Michael Corley Responds | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 230

    Feb 27, 2026·1h 6m
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    The Two-Year Muay Thai Drop-Off Nobody Talks About | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 229

    Feb 20, 2026·12m
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    Why Muay Thai in America Is Still Misunderstood | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 228

    Feb 13, 2026·13m
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    What Muay Thai Gave Me That I Didn’t Know I Needed | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 227

    Feb 6, 2026·11m
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    What to Focus on in Your First Year of Muay Thai | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 226

    Jan 23, 2026·16m
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    Why Muay Thai Isn’t Supposed to Be Fun All the Time | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 225

    Jonathan Puu says progress remains when fun disappears, provided you keep showing up and measuring change.

    Jan 17, 2026·16m·1 clip
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    I'm Quitting the Podcast | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 224

    Jan 9, 2026·13m
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    Why Most New Year’s Muay Thai Goals Fail | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 223

    Jan 3, 2026·14m
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    If You Only Listened to Clips, You Missed the Point | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 222

    Dec 28, 2025·29m
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    How the US Muay Thai Open Is Changing Amateur Muay Thai in the USA | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 221

    Dec 19, 2025·1h 17m
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    Paul Reavlin of Revgear on the Muay Thai Industry | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 220

    Dec 5, 2025·51m
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    Instructor Roundtable with Kru Ed and Coach Vinnie | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 219

    Hidden gem

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    Nov 28, 2025·53m·5 clips
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    Inside Pu’u Muay Thai: Coach Vinnie’s Journey from Competitor to Leader | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 218

    Nov 21, 2025·24m
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    Muay Thai Over 40: How Training Builds Confidence and Reduces Stress | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 217

    Nov 14, 2025·25m
  21. 21

    Breaking the Muay Thai Plateau: The Truth About Real Progress | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 216

    Nov 7, 2025·18m
  22. 22

    Muay Thai Over 35: The Gear You Actually Need | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 215

    Oct 31, 2025·19m
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    It’s Not About Fashion: Why Muay Thai Shorts Matter | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 214

    Oct 24, 2025·15m
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    Semi-Contact Muay Thai Won’t Grow Muay Thai (Here’s Why) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 213

    Oct 17, 2025·15m
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    How This Coach Built a Thriving Muay Thai Gym From Scratch | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 212

    Oct 10, 2025·1h 1m
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    3 Things You MUST Know Before Joining a Gym | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 211

    Oct 3, 2025·17m
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    EAT SLEEP TEEP Semi Contact In Nashville October 2025 | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 210

    Sep 26, 2025·14m
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    Training, Competing & Media in Thailand – Live from Whatnot | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 209

    Sep 12, 2025·37m
  29. 29

    Training Over 40: How Muay Thai Helps You Reclaim Your Edge in Ventura | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 208

    Sep 5, 2025·25m
  30. 30

    Why Fighting in Thailand Isn’t What You Think: Ognjen Topić | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 207

    Aug 30, 2025·39m
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    Which Muay Thai Gloves Does ONE Championship Use? (The Real Reason It Matters) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 206

    Aug 15, 2025·18m
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    Elbows to the Back of the Head in Muay Thai: Legal or Dirty? | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 205

    Aug 8, 2025·19m
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    Why Your Sparring Gloves Might Be Dangerous | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 204

    Aug 1, 2025·17m
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    Behind the Scenes: A Talk with Program Director Glory Munoz | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 203

    Jul 25, 2025·42m
  35. 35

    What Every Muay Thai Beginner Needs to Hear: Avoid These 9 Mistakes | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 202

    Jul 18, 2025·25m
  36. 36

    WBC vs. IFMA Controversy, ONE Championship Changes & Muay Thai Politics | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 201

    Jul 11, 2025·39m
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    Fighter Dies at Muay Thai Tournament - What Happened & What Comes Next | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 200

    Jun 27, 2025·17m
  38. 38

    Coach Connor: Building Better Muay Thai Athletes | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 199

    Jun 20, 2025·57m
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    Why Dana White Won’t Promote Muay Thai (Even Though He Prefers It) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podacst Ep. 198

    Jun 13, 2025·15m
  40. 40

    The American Dream Through Muay Thai: Daniel Chacon’s Powerful Origin Story | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 197

    Jun 6, 2025·26m
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    Mimi the Tiger & Muay Thai Legends: Behind the Scenes at Fairtex | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 196

    May 30, 2025·47m
  42. 42

    What It Takes to Build a Muay Thai Gym & Community from the Ground Up | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 195

    May 23, 2025·22m
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    Why Muay Thai Referees Need Better Training (And What We’re Doing About It) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 194

    May 9, 2025·24m
  44. 44

    May Madness: Eat Sleep Teep 3 & Ventura Academy Expansion | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 193

    Apr 25, 2025·28m
  45. 45

    From Punk Rock to Muay Thai: Jason Cruz of Strung Out | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 192

    Apr 18, 2025·50m
  46. 46

    Muay Thai Scams, Culture Clashes & CHOK Chats from Bangkok | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 191

    Apr 12, 2025·56m
  47. 47

    Why Fighters Are Flocking to Marrok Gym in Bangkok | Full Tour & Interview | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 190

    Apr 4, 2025·32m
  48. 48

    The Truth About Fighting in Thailand: What They Don’t Tell You | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 189

    Mar 21, 2025·16m
  49. 49

    Why Most Muay Thai Fighters Are Broke (And How to Fix It) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 188

    Mar 14, 2025·18m
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    Muay Thai’s Ranking System Is Broken – Here’s Why | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 187

    Feb 28, 2025·17m