Off the Mats Podcast
The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #237- Back for the First Time feat. Pete Jarvis
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome Pete Jarvis to sit down and chat. Pete shares how he got into jiu-jitsu and his past as a podcaster. He talks about the paintball community, and we get nerdy and talk about collecting and being passionate about our hobbies.
To keep up with Pete and his journey, head over to @whitey_mouse on Instagram.
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMSFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #236- Victories, Progress, and Growth feat. Devin Riley
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Greetings, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome Crazy 88 MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt Devin Riley to the show. Devin shared his BJJ origin story. We discuss how he prepares for competitions, what he does in his downtime, weight cutting, and motivating the younger athletes.
To keep up with Devin, head over to @drileyjj on Instagram and check out @odyssey.strong, as well on Instagram
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10, and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI."Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify.https://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMS.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #235- Meme Bros Podcast
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
What's up, winners? This week on the podcast, I welcome Matt Veiga of the BJJ Balance Podcast and Oss Nation. Matt and I talked about social media growth, the importance of engagement on social media, growing up in the 90s, and what winning looks like in the training room.
To keep up with Matt, head over to @oss_nation_bjj on Instagram and check out @bjjbalance
Follow the link below for the podcast, social medias, and Youtube info.
linktr.ee/oss_nation_bjj
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10, and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI."Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify.https://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMS.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #234- From Student of BJJ to Professor
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
What's up, beautiful mammals? This week on Off the Mats Podcast, I’m excited to sit down with longtime friend of the show, Zack H., as we celebrate his incredible milestone—earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt! Zack shares his journey, the highs and lows of the grind, and how it feels to reach the pinnacle of BJJ. We also dive into the importance of recording training rounds, the responsibilities that come with being a black belt, and how every rank in BJJ comes with its own challenges and lessons. Tune in to hear Zack’s inspiring story and his plans for the future as a black belt in Fayetteville!
To keep up with Zack, head over to @studentofbjj on Instagram. Follow the link below for merch and discounts
@93brand save 10% ➡️ 93STUDENT
studentofbjjgear.com
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10, and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI."Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify.https://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMS.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Greetings, folks. This podcast week, I welcome Johan and Eli back as we play catch-up with where Eli is in her training as she returns to Sweden. Our conversation covered Johan's training plans at black belt, Eli's training plans after her vacation, how fencing can connect to BJJ, and wristlocks.
To follow Johan and learn what's next in his journey, you can find him at @johlor80 on Instagram.
And to follow Ellie's continue growth and adventures, head over to @prchalova.eliska on Instagram.
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMSFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #232- The Origin of BJJ in Ethiopia feat. Colin Stewart
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
What's up, folks? This week on the podcast I sit down and talk with Colin Stewart. We talk about his helping bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Ethiopia. He shares with us how it all started, the conditions they had to overcome, the importance of jiu-jitsu for so many, and the plans for Kao BJJ.
To keep up with Colin and Kao BJJ, head over to @kao_bjj on Instagram. Follow the link below for more info on ordering the book
"Bow Before No Man: The Origin of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ethiopia"
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8NJ2LM9
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMSFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #231- Martial Arts & Mirth feat. Viktoria
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Purple belt and content creator Viktoria from Australia. Viktoria shared how her martial arts journey began, the importance of making people laugh, finding your tribe, and recognizing ego on and off the mats.
To keep up with Viktoria, head over to @heiviktoria on Instagram. Follow the link below to connect to her other links.
heiviktoria.komi.io
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMSFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #230- Family Matters Part 1 feat. Roberta Haynes
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
What's going on, family and friends? This week, I want to share a personal episode with you. It's special to me because I get to sit and talk with my Grandmother. She shares stories about her childhood, coming from Exumas, Bahamas, moving to Washington, DC, and then to Detroit. She shares stories about her career working at Head Start, raising seven kids, and her hopes all of us, as grandkids, start our own families and carry on family traditions.
We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals
Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 ,and you'll get 10% off.
Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma. Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify.h.ttps://spoti.fi/3JqrrxjThe show is available on MANY PLATFORMS.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE INTO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
About the Host
Jake Dante is a content curator with BJJ.Wiki. You might know him from several social media and podcast projects such as Nerd Rage Radio and Colompton Social Club. He is also generally very lowkey but active on social media.
Jake lives, trains, and podcasts from Anne Arundel County, Maryland and is always spending time with his family and working on show ideas and content.