Austin D’Amond (Chimaira / DevilDriver) on Sobriety, Touring & Finding Purpose | Let ’R Rip

Pono Pau: Power Slap, Redemption & Becoming Da Hawaiian Assassin | Let 'R Rip

Pono Pau - better known as “Da Hawaiian Assassin” joins the Let ’R Rip Podcast for one of the rawest conversations yet. Currently ranked in Dana White’s Power Slap heavyweight division, Pono opens up about the reality behind the viral moments… the discipline, mindset, biomechanics, pain, sacrifice, and personal redemption that built his journey. Born and raised in Hawaii, Pono shares how he overcame addiction, legal struggles, and years of separation from his daughter to completely rebuild his life through faith, structure, and purpose. This episode dives deep into: * The truth about Power Slap * Athleticism & biomechanics behind slapping * Mental toughness & discipline * Building a personal brand * Authenticity in the social media era * Faith, redemption & self-growth * Training methods & “The Slap Method” * Brotherhood, struggle & purpose * Why storytelling matters more than virality This isn’t just about fighting. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself. TRUTH OVER COMFORT. LET ’R RIP PODCAST Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Mikey Getz New episodes featuring musicians, fighters, entrepreneurs, tattoo artists, coaches, creators, and leaders who’ve built their lives through discipline, resilience, and relentless execution. NO FILTERS. NO SCRIPTS. JUST REAL CONVERSATIONS. FOLLOW PONO PAU: Instagram: @da_hawaiian_assassin FOLLOW LET ’R RIP: Instagram: @letrrippodcast #PowerSlap #PonoPau #DanaWhite #TheHawaiianAssassin #LetRRip #Podcast #MMA #CombatSports #PersonalDevelopment #Redemption #Discipline #Faith #Motivation #Heavyweight #UFC

Dana Richards: Tattooing, War Horse Tattoo, Discipline & Building a Brand That Lasts | Let R Rip

Dana Richards joins Let R Rip for a raw conversation about tattooing, discipline, addiction, personal growth, spirituality, building a brand, and what it really takes to go from apprentice to shop owner. Dana is a professional tattoo artist and the owner of War Horse Tattoo in Bozeman, Montana. With over a decade in the tattoo industry, Dana has built a reputation through custom work, illustrative tattooing, convention travel, and relentless commitment to the craft. In this episode, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Dana to talk about coming up in the Inland Empire tattoo scene, learning under respected artists, opening War Horse Tattoo, launching a second location, building a real tattoo brand, overcoming destructive patterns, staying authentic online, and why most artists fail when they take their foot off the gas. This one hits tattoo culture, business, mentorship, social media, spirituality, addiction, discipline, brand building, and the mindset required to actually win. No filters. No scripts. No fake guru bullshit. Just truth over comfort. Follow Dana Richards: Instagram: @danatattoos War Horse Tattoo: Bozeman, Montana Follow Let R Rip Podcast: Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz Raw conversations with tattoo artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and leaders building something real. Subscribe, comment, and Let R Rip.

Taylor Dayne Loyd: Fitness Truths, Reinvention, Tattoos & Why Most Coaches Are Full of Sh*t | Let R Rip

Taylor Dayne Loyd joins Let R Rip for a raw, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation about fitness, reinvention, online coaching, tattoos, motorcycles, social media, and what it really takes to build a body, a brand, and a life that feels aligned. Taylor is a personal trainer, online coach, former CrossFit athlete, USA Weightlifting coach, Precision Nutrition specialist, and the creator behind TDL Coaching. With over a decade of hands-on coaching experience, she brings a no-BS approach to fitness, strength training, women’s health, discipline, and long-term lifestyle change. In this episode, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Taylor to talk about why she hates influencer culture, why real transformation takes more than two workouts a week, why environment matters, why she left Texas for California, and why authenticity will always beat fake marketing. They also dive into tattoos, rebellion, coaching standards, group fitness, women lifting heavy, peptides, biohacking, sleep, caffeine, motorcycles, and why 2026 is Taylor’s year. No scripts. No filters. No fake guru bullshit. Just truth over comfort. Follow Taylor Dayne Loyd: Instagram: @tdl_does_life Coaching: @tdlers_coaching TikTok: @tdl_does_life Follow Let R Rip: Instagram: @letripodcast Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, tattoo artists, musicians, fitness coaches, and leaders who are building something real.

From Addiction to Awakening: Paul Karasik on the Power of Psychedelics

In Episode 19 of the Let R Rip Podcast, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Paul Karasik, founder and CEO of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about psychedelics, addiction, microdosing, trauma, consciousness, and the future of healing. Paul founded the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles in 2020 as a nonprofit organization focused on education, safe access, and community for people exploring higher consciousness. With decades of experience dating back to the psychedelic movement of the 1960s, Paul brings a rare perspective that blends lived experience, recovery, leadership, spirituality, science, and modern psychedelic education. This episode dives deep into the psychedelic renaissance and the growing conversation around plant medicine, LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, ayahuasca, mescaline, ketamine, microdosing, addiction recovery, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, and spiritual awakening. Paul breaks down why psychedelics are not simply about “getting high,” but about creating space from the ego, interrupting destructive mental patterns, and opening the door to deeper self-awareness. The conversation explores the default mode network, neuroplasticity, integration, safe use, intentional preparation, and why the experience itself means nothing without real-life change afterward. Jake also opens up about his own past with drugs, alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and microdosing, sharing how intentional psychedelic experiences with his wife have helped create deeper connection, emotional awareness, and spiritual clarity. Mikey brings a grounded perspective from the lens of addiction, fear, sobriety, and the concern around people using psychedelics without proper guidance or intention. This is not a surface-level conversation about psychedelics. This is a real discussion about suffering, addiction, healing, consciousness, spiritual bypassing, ego death, safe access, and the responsibility that comes with using powerful tools. If you are curious about microdosing, psychedelic therapy, trauma recovery, plant medicine, addiction, higher consciousness, or the future of mental health, this episode is for you. Topics covered in this episode: Paul Karasik’s journey from the 1960s psychedelic movement to founding PILA The mission of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles Why psychedelics are becoming part of modern healing conversations Microdosing LSD, mushrooms, San Pedro, and other plant medicines Addiction, alcohol, cocaine, and breaking destructive cycles The difference between using psychedelics and abusing substances Why integration matters more than the trip itself Default mode network, neuroplasticity, and rewiring the brain Spiritual awakening, ego death, and higher consciousness The dangers of unqualified shamans and spiritual bypassing How couples can use intentional medicine experiences for deeper connection Why psychedelics must be approached with preparation, humility, and respect The future of safe access and psychedelic education Follow Paul Karasik and the Psychedelic Institute: Instagram: @psychedelic_awakening Follow Let R Rip Podcast: Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz No filters. No scripts. No surface-level bullshit. Just real conversations with people doing the work. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed is medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. Psychedelics remain regulated substances in many places. Always follow applicable laws and consult qualified professionals.

Austin D’Amond (Chimaira / DevilDriver) on Sobriety, Touring & Finding Purpose | Let ’R Rip

Austin D’Amond joins the Let ’R Rip Podcast for one of the rawest conversations yet. Known for his work with Chimaira, DevilDriver, Bleed The Sky, The Elite, and With A Vengeance, Austin dives deep into the reality behind heavy music, touring, addiction, sobriety, purpose, creativity, and rebuilding yourself from the inside out. This episode goes far beyond drums and metal. We talk: * Growing up in the Southern California metal scene * Showcase Theater memories * Slipknot’s influence * Joining Chimaira * Touring the world * Addiction & recovery * Finding identity outside of music * Brotherhood & creativity * Mental health in the music industry * Staying authentic in a fake world * Why purpose matters more than fame No scripts. No filters. Just real conversations. TRUTH OVER COMFORT. FOLLOW AUSTIN D’AMOND Instagram: @aust1ndamond FOLLOW LET ’R RIP Instagram: @letrrippodcast YouTube: Let ’R Rip Podcast Spotify: Let ’R Rip Podcast TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 – Let ’R Rip Intro 00:18 – Exotic Animals & Chaos Begins 01:08 – How Austin Got Into Drumming 04:36 – Slipknot Changed Everything 06:28 – Discovering His Natural Talent 08:53 – The Early Southern California Metal Scene 10:07 – Forming Bleed The Sky 14:06 – Brotherhood & Being Part of a Team 18:15 – Joining Chimaira 21:18 – How Bleed The Sky Got Signed 24:20 – The Elite & Meeting Chimaira 27:35 – The Call That Changed Everything 30:18 – Purpose, Creativity & Lightbulb Moments 33:00 – Addiction, Touring & Recovery 36:03 – Sobriety & Rebuilding Life 39:36 – Music, Validation & Identity 42:57 – Shred Sober & Helping Others 46:17 – Advice for Young Musicians 49:12 – Why He Still Loves Music 52:11 – Creativity, Fear & Reinvention 57:10 – Staying Inspired as an Artist 01:03:03 – Recording Music Remotely 01:06:14 – Music as Escapism 01:07:39 – What’s Next for Austin? 01:10:04 – Favorite Live Bands 01:16:13 – Why Sublime Still Hits Different 01:17:22 – Final Thoughts