The No Natural Talent Podcast

Stories of people’s struggles and transformations through the art of jiujitsu.

The No Natural Talent Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Shanti Johnson, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shanti Johnson hosts The No Natural Talent Podcast, a health show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  No Natural Talent Ep. 63 - "Derrick"

  Aug 28, 20261h 28m

  A blue belt who helps coach kids class, and is the kind of guy who likes to deep dive, literally. We talk about everything from jiu-jitsu and staying fit to finances, philosophy, struggle, self-control, knowing yourself, and his ability to hold his breath for FOUR TO FIVE MINUTES. It's a conversation about challenging yourself, getting comfortable with discomfort, and the different ways we learn what we're actually capable of. This is Derrick.

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  Episode #67

  No Natural Talent Ep. 62 Rest Round - "August and Rusty"

  Aug 14, 20261h 30m

  Rest Round with August and Rusty. This time we're talking jiu-jitsu etiquette...the written rules, the unwritten rules, and the stuff you usually learn by accidentally doing it wrong. We get into being a good training partner, hygiene, training while injured, going slow on submissions, keeping your coaching to yourself, checking your ego, visiting other gyms, navigating different gym cultures, and why sometimes the best advice really is: shut up and be nice. Some things are universal. Some depend entirely on the gym. And some we definitely don't all agree on.

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  Episode #65

  No Natural Talent Ep. 60 - "Zach" part 2

  Jul 17, 20261h 37m

  He joins the podcast again, this time to talk about one of the hardest parts of any sport: injury. From the physical recovery to the emotional and mental battle that comes with being sidelined, we dive into what it means to heal, stay connected, and find your way back. Honest, relatable, and a reminder that sometimes the toughest fight happens off the mats. This is Zack.

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  Episode #64

  No Natural Talent Ep. 59 - "Jason T"

  Jul 10, 20261h 35m

  He has a passion for storytelling, filmmaking, and challenging himself. This led him to the mats, but his curiosity reaches far beyond. We talk about the movie he's creating, the documentaries he's made, power, growth, algorithms, success, and, somewhere along the way, a little jiu-jitsu too. It's a conversation about chasing meaningful work, staying curious, and what happens when you're willing to keep learning. This is Jason.

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  Episode #63

  No Natural Talent Ep. 58 - Gorilla Squad

  Jul 3, 20261h 21m

  The Gorilla Squad isn't just a nickname... it's a necessity. Being one of the biggest people in the gym comes with challenges most people never think about. Finding training partners your size, learning to use your strength without relying on it, and balancing intensity with control. That's where the Gorilla Squad comes in. They are a group of heavyweights who can push each other, train at full speed, and make each other better. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges of being a big guy in jiu-jitsu, why they need each other, and why the biggest people on the mats are often some of the friendliest. This is Chris, Bryndan, Rusty and Rick.

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