Chito Vera

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Chito Vera

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71 minutes

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Oct 30, 2023

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In this episode, Benji chats with professional UFC fighter, Chito Vera. They talk about their recent trip surfing Kelly Slater's wave pool, Chito's beginnings getting into fights in Ecuador, and his upcoming challenge for the title.

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Oct 30, 2023

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Let's Poddy with hosts Benji Weatherley and Annie Graziano is the podcast where you will learn absolutely nothing and everything at the same time. Benji might just surprise you with some thoughtful insight in conversations with people he's met on his extensive travels across the globe. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy a laid back conversation with the best kinds of people.

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