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.
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 Feb 19, 2024
Off the Mats Nerdcast #14- What If...? Season 2
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Hey nerds! Here's a little pause between episodes, as we march to 200.
This week on the podcast, Maryland Phil and I sit down and discuss the Disney Plus series, What If...? Season 2. We give our thoughts and feelings on each episode, how it compares to the original Marvel comic book series, we ponder what season 3 could look like, and Christian Bale is opening a foster home.
Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us updated on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic and movie news.
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com



Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
What's up, everyone and welcome back to the podcast. This week on the podcast, I welcome Sergio Vilas, Brazilian Jiu JItsu Black Belt from Crazy 88 MMA. Sergio shares how he got into martial arts, his thoughts on gi vs. no-gi, his competition journey, and he discusses his Black Belt competition debut. Join us in this riveting exploration of a Jiu-Jitsu journey.
To follow Sergio's journey, follow him on Instagram at @sergiovilas. Here, you'll be able to see his accomplishments and continued success.
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media.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 Feb 05, 2024
Off the Mats #197- When Jiu Jitsu and Lawyering Collide feat. Neil Duke
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
What's up, happy people? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we bring you an intriguing conversation with seasoned Jiu-Jitsu professional, Neil Duke. We outline the integral roles of respect, ego, and technique in Jiu-Jitsu. We delve into the unexpected correlation between the high-stress world of law and the mental and physical rigors of Jiu-Jitsu. Listen as Coach Neil shares his journey of overcoming an Achilles tendon injury, finding a training environment that suits his needs, and determining strategic tact in comparison to a criminal trial despite his personal aversion to wrist locks. Join us in this riveting exploration of Jiu-Jitsu off the mat.
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media.
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/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com



Monday Jan 29, 2024
Off the Mats #196- Battling Through Adversity feat. Tracy Frances
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Tracy Frances. We last spoke on the podcast back in August of 2022 and we did a lot of catching up. Tracy shared details on her continued journey in jiu-jitsu, recovery from injury and her health, and finding a new jiu jitsu home.
Be sure to follow Tracy's journey at @pole.jitsu on Instagram and also check out her link tree below.
https://linktr.ee/pole.jitsu
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found Athttps://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Jan 22, 2024
Off the Mats #195- BJJ Laughs feat. Trevor Christinsen
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome Trevor from @bjj_laughs on Instagram. Trevor, myself, and several other BJJ social media influencers recently collaborated on a hilarious project. In this episode, we talked about his BJJ beginnings, being a real-life hero, movies and our love for them, and laughter. We had lots of laughs.
To follow Trevor and the hilarity, head over to Instagram and find him at @bjj_laughs
Also, go check out https://ossoplata.com/ and scoop one of his slick shirts.
Visit https://linktr.ee/GrappleGuardSoap and get 25% off plus free shipping with this discount code: BJJWIKI25 on Grapple Guard Soap, an antifungal all-natural, body wash for combat athletes.
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Jan 15, 2024
Off the Mats #194- Epic Roll BJJ feat. Matt Wahlstrom
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Welcome back, friends and family. This week on the podcast, I sit down and talk with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, inventor of the One Bottle, and owner of @epicrollbjj, Matt Wahlstrom. In this episode, Matt shares how Epic Roll BJJ was born, and how the partnership with Zoltan Bathory and Heather Gracie began, he explains in his words what an entrepreneur is, and we nerd out about Nickleback.
For more info and to follow Matt's continued growth, go give a follow over at @epicrollbjj on Instagram.
Also, check the link tree below for links to the One Bottle, Epic Roll BJJ Shop, and many other connections.
Visit https://linktr.ee/GrappleGuardSoap and get 25% off plus free shipping with this discount code: BJJWIKI25 on Grapple Guard Soap, an antifungal all-natural, body wash for combat athletes.
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Jan 08, 2024
Off the Mats #193- Riding the Tides of Health & Fitness feat. Joe KW
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome back for the first time since episode 3, Joe KW of Nerd Rage Radio. The plan was to talk about Joe's fitness and nutrition routine. But as old friends do, we ended up all over the place talking about placebo effects, sharing passwords for streaming, work/life balance, and eventually health & fitness.
You can find Joe on Nerd Rage Radio's weekly podcast. As well as on Instagram at @cyphus54. And follow him and his wife on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/TerribleHime
https://www.terriblehime.com/socials
Visit https://linktr.ee/GrappleGuardSoap and get 25% off plus free shipping with this discount code: BJJWIKI25 on Grapple Guard Soap, an antifungal all-natural, body wash for combat athletes.
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Jan 01, 2024
Off the Mats #192- Combat and Coaching feat.Eli Adams & Cody Toler
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Happy New Year, folks, and welcome back. This week, we kick off 2024 by chatting with the hosts of the newly formed Combat and Coaching Podcast, Eli Adams and Cody Toler. They shared their athletic journey that led them to combat sports, their coaching and training philosophy as well as approach, and their plans for 2024.
You can follow Eli's journey on Instagram at @eli.adams
You can follow Cody's journey on Instagram at @combatstrengthcoach
Follow the link below for their podcast: Combat and Coaching Podcast on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/5pfHT8QZfaRddEPlbd4kOe?si=c8bHvKUIRkmEHwHHJeXmQA
Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma. She's just getting started, but her impact is already being felt.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/

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.











