Grappling with Grapes - Wine, Jiu Jitsu, and Legacies with Maynard James Keenan & Henry Akins

Maynard James Keenan is the lead singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, and the owner of Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars.
Henry Akins is a celebrated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor and Rickson Gracie’s third American black belt.
Join us as Maynard and Henry unfold the profound connection with the meticulous craft of wine-making and how it intertwines with his musical journey. Whether you are a wine aficionado, a martial arts enthusiast, a music lover, or a passionate advocate for sustainable living, this episode blends eclectic flavors of knowledge, passion, and experience.
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[@Dave-gd1mw]

My only complaint is that I wish this had been a longer podcast.

[@tzt1182]

Me too.

[@christophercallaway8098]

Agreed.

[@raifsevrence]

I was excited to watch it when I saw the notification. Then I forgot all about it before I had the chance. Glad I finally remembered they made this episode. Maynard is a great presence in every podcast I've ever seen him on. These three together are fantastic.

[@MrCashewkitty]

Could you imagine if other superstars just decided to build a town/community like Maynard has done? Hats off sir

[@jacoblonergan1244]

I run the largest Tool fan page and the largest 90s grunge page in the world with a little over a quarter million followers in total and I just shared this everywhere. Thank you for this awesome podcast and for serving this country. Spiral out 🤘🏻

[@MichaelNugentDDS]

Where can I find the Tool Fan Page?

[@te9591]

Tool Shed?

[@JadedFish]

So large that it cannot be mentioned? lol

[@negativeionz]

@@te9591 I thought Tool Shed was run by the band. Didn't they used to have a forum where Maynard would troll?

[@te9591]

@negativeionz not an expert, always thought tool shed was unofficial, Ninja.

[@PearceBrowneye]

Cant tell you how much Tool I listened to on Deployments. Maynard got me through some rough times.

[@jaybee4694]

“And! We’ll show you how to pass Andy’s half-guard.” “That’s fucked up, Maynard.” 😂

[@brendanriley1968]

Perfect ending.😂

[@tm9184]

This is the best because it’s less like an interview and you get Maynard acting like himself.

[@Brandonthesnifferofall]

What an amazing crossover I never thought I’d witness 😂 Shout out Maynard! 🤘

[@delta2280]

Maynard is The Man!!!!

[@Worstpersonsingular]

I was lucky enough to spend some time with Maynard out in AZ through some mutual friends in the food world. Really nice guy, incredibly knowledgeable

[@NomeCultJoe]

Andy's interpersonal skills are Tier 1

[@riffedwood5597]

Can’t help but listen to Maynard. Awesome you got him on!

[@tzt1182]

It is so rare to be able to get him in such a chill conversation. He doesn't talk much to the media. This is an awesome setting.

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

I’ll never forget Maynard 2006 walking off to side stage ripping a bong and then blowing it out to the crowd 😂

[@te9591]

Where?

[@Derek_BJJ]

And now I’m looking up Henry’s next BJJ camp out in Verde Valley 😂 Bucket list trip now for sure! I lived in Phoenix for a while years ago. Arizona is amazing! - Police Officer in KY, GST level 2 Instructor, DT Instructor at my department.

[@seanmurdock5675]

What a great podcast. Three interesting individuals with great senses of humor just chatting about the things they find important.

[@mikem4305]

You rub some of the coolest fucking elbows Andy. The content never fails to surprise, and you are like no operator I've ever met. Very down to earth. Thanks for covering some really cool unexpected shit.

[@TacoReacts]

Prefect way to start the day. Can't wait to see them play in spokane again on the 15th!

[@Goywaffles]

I wish Maynard would be on podcasts way more

[@tzt1182]

This is great. My wife and I visit MJK's tasting room in Jerome when we are visiting my mom in AZ. Great wine in a great little town. I have been fortunate to see both Tool and APC a few times. It is rare to get an intimate conversation with Maynard. Awesome show today. I wish it was a couple hours longer but I will take what I can get. APC will be playing again for Maynard's birthday tour next year.

[@bones9088]

I have lived in the Verde Valley my whole life and drive past old town everyday. Its crazy to see that you visited the area that I call home.

[@phoenixthephlame3558]

Cool surprise on this one. Love it.

[@georgecoull1883]

Maynard taking a fans back on stage without missing a note and the jackass kid felt special

[@AeeDee23]

Why did I just find this episode? :( Love Maynard!

[@cafe.cedarbeard]

Wow, lots of valuable information in everything I hear this Mr. Keenan talk about. Business, it's just a puzzle. Cross training; it's my acumen. . Robert Fripp inspires me this way. Maynard, a tip of my hat to your business acumen. As I said, I'm beginning to sense business as just another puzzle that I can have fun solving. Fripp Sifu again it's his sense of service to the lineage that hits little munchkin egos that just want to roar their mindless swoon as something snobbish.

[@leoamaya1818]

I’m gonna say the word rad. This is rad. Met James in N.Y for a perfect circle wine taste in radio city. Love it. Much love to you guys & rock on 🇺🇸

[@brendanriley1968]

Andy interviewed Maynard masterfully!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@scottlincoln6286]

Holy shit.....you got Maynard on Cleared Hot...........Hell YES...!

[@negativeionz]

Huge Tool fan. Listening to this conversation I was curious what Jerome looks like. It sounds amazing hearing Maynard talk about it. Pop of 467. Jesus Christ. Everyone in that town must work for Maynard.

[@IMPERATOR540]

this is cool, I love the long ones with mike glover going deep into war stories but 40 mins can be impactful too

[@jurban611]

🍻 Good interview.

[@backwards7]

Go back in time more years than I care to remember; The DJ Alan 'Fluff' Freeman has either accidentally, or accidentally on purpose, played Hush, pre-watershed on Radio One. When the song is over, he unapologetically declares it to be "very intense". My brother and I discuss this deluge of foul language, seemingly sung through gritted teeth, and its likely ramifications. We conclude that we urgently need this band in our lives. If you had told us then that the lead singer would become an experienced winemaker and builder of communities, we would have laughed in your face. These journeys through life we all take. They seldom lead us where we think we are heading.

[@ratta_tat]

Happy Friday!!

[@guillenrey830]

Wow awesome andy!!!

[@davidream136]

Let’s go!

[@rianhynds682]

I’m holding on to my 2007 Judith, bought it many moons ago. Should have bought more.

[@SofienLetaief]

TOOL ! Happy to know we share the same life stile XD

[@ilonaramazanova6940]

Thank you so much for doing this interview for the FBI, James Maynard Keenan, you are the best. I truly have a lot of problems from FBI harassment , and mine and my son's health is suffering severely. They poison our food. If you know anyone that can help us directly, (like law enforcement because I am not crazy) please reference them. This is crazy because you are an awesome musician and totally the man! There are a lot of metalheads and other pseudo-intellectuals that would be jealous of this special attention. This FBI harassment has been going on way to long and there should be some sort of legal limits set!!! WE FEEL HORRIBLE AND WE ARE SCARED. Please, help. I'm sure that you and the other celebrity musicians involved have more then enough influence to resolve this situation for me.

[@thedog2978]

Sounds like you're in the midst of a schizophrenic episode. I would seek a psychiatrist.

[@Tacit_Tern]

Legendary

[@texrifleman]

Good interview, we had a similar conversation yesterday when we had some tepid white belts sign up. It it wasn't for the white belts, we would lose the sport and the ability to train in the future. Their tepidity was from the fear of getting smashed and hurt.

[@BigSQL]

This was nice. Wish it was longer!😅

[@vipercoilz]

Agreed. Perfect ending. 😆

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

Maynard is a vet..stud on the right is a humble monster vet..lives large .smart .and humble

[@judefuselier]

Good on y'all

[@The_Red_Off_Road]

Wha wha whaaaaat!!!

[@NELSON_06]

This was really cool

[@ryanjones4917]

What's the story behind the Oklahoma Jiu-jitsu Mafia reference? I'm curious as an Oklahoma native.

[@internet_internet]

Yeah, something called the “velvet slippers club” is definitely a place where I would expect Andy to be.

[@DaRespect88]

Andy Love the conversation between you guys.. I’m a fan of yours from Joe Rogan podcast.. Do you have any plans to do another podcast with Joe?

[@jasondolan7181]

Henry’s shirt is awesome. Where can I get one of those?

[@bonitamojica5254]

🖤

[@tylermccann5744]

Need Maynard in your normal long forum podcast.

[@dmusiclife5727]

Is it just me or do Andy and Maynard have the same sense of humor. They also sound and talk the same

[@michaelhall7546]

That's crazy that the Ginseng Drummer turned Maynard on to MMA

[@MiguelGonzalez-ei9og]

Hey Mr. Stumpf, the word is “Cre-Yoanch,” lmao

[@thefitgm335]

Are there any Henry Akin sparring videos? Ive never seen this guy roll. Im not saying hes illegitimate or anything, but its just so weird he never shows his level.

[@jonathan6009]

F*ck yeaaah 💪

[@paganprison]

AI going ham on Maynard here.

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Boss engine

[@charleschi843]

Just for context, the man on the left and the man on the right are both 5 foot 2 and 118 pounds.

[@hubriswonk]

no rolling? wtf?

[@Southbaypresa]

love tool the wine is average at best but im from the napa area so the standard is set really high but went too Jerome had his wine and some others and just not impressed sorry

[@wadeharris4700]

Best thing about podcasts for me is when you realize someone is way smarter or dumber than you could have imagined. Maynard being the latter.

[@sethloganhopkins6100]

BEST. MJK. EVER.

[@brianbarnett5024]

Mjk is THE BEST BRO