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 Dec 18, 2023
Off the Mats #190- What Jiu Jitsu Does for Us feat. Joe Donovan
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
What's up, friends? This week on the podcast, I welcome my first guest from New Hampshire training out of the @nomad_grappling_club, Mr. Joe Donovan. Joe came on to share his story related to his BJJ journey. We discussed the highs that come with training and some of the lows we encountered before training.
For more on Joe and his journey, you can find him on Instagram at @joe.donovan.97
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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
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Off the Mats #189- The Freedom 2 Fight feat. Anura Mathis
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Hi, everyone! This week on the podcast, I welcome the host of the @freedom_2_fight podcast, Anura Mathis. She's a Professional Counselor, M.A., LLPC, EMDR Trauma Therapist with Freedom 2 Connect Counseling, LLC, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. In this episode, we discuss Anura's martial arts journey, her work as a counselor, and how martial arts can aid in overcoming trauma.
For more on Anura you can find the Freedom 2 Fight Podcast in the linktree below. You can also follow Anura's journey on Instagram at @freedom_2_fight
https://linktr.ee/freedom2fight
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, bodywash 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
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Off the Mats Nerdcast #13- The Marvels
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Greetings! This week on the podcast, Maryland Phil makes his triumphant return and in his return, we talk about the latest MCU film, The Marvels. We talk about the controversies surrounding the film as it relates to box office and reviews from folks who haven't seen the film. We briefly discuss the mid-credit scene that begins tying it all together. We also give our Good, Bad, and Ugly for the film and our overall score.
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
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The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
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Twitter @offthematspod1
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
Off the Mats #188- Neurodivergent Grappler feat. Blu Mays
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Hello again, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome Blu Mays to discuss neurodivergence, her grappler journey, picking the right gym, and how to handle competition jitters. This episode is a little shorter than normal because we were short on time, but I'm looking forward to having Blu back on.
For more on Blu and her jiu-jitsu journey, follow @blu_candoit on Instagram. And for more on neurodivergence, follow @the_neurodivergent_grappler, also on Instagram.
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, bodywash 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
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Twitter @offthematspod1
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Off the Mats #187- Jiu Jitsu is A Journey feat. Ariana Gracia
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Welcome back, friends. This week, I welcome back Arianna G. The last time we spoke, we'd briefly discussed her podcast and promotion to blue belt. We picked up right where we'd left off and talked more about her jiu-jitsu journey, competing, her coaching, and trusting the process as she continues to grow on the mats and pursue her purple belt.
Be sure to follow @shutupnut and stay tuned for details on the quarterly women's boot camp over there.
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, bodywash 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
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Off the Mats #186- All-American Kettlebell Open feat. Dana Zornes & Mike Lee
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back kettlebell athlete and owner of RazeBells, Dana Zornes, along with Mike Lee. Dana and Mike share their experience as they competed in and hosted the All-American Kettlebell Open @ Mr. America All-American Sports Festival back in October in Atlantic City. We discussed the ins and outs of setting up for the event, sponsorship, styles of kettlebells, and the future of this young sport.
For more info follow the links below
https://www.razebells.com/
https://prokettlebell.com/
Dana can be found at @razebells
Mike can be found at @mikey2pood
Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
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, bodywash 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
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Nov 06, 2023
Off the Mats #185- Chad the Dad BJJ News
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Hey folks, we're back! This week Chad 'The Dad" Myers returns to discuss his new project, Chad the Dad BJJ News. Chad shares with us the inspiration to start the channel, the show's potential, content creations, and how to approach passion projects.
Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Thank you.
To catch up with Chad and the new youtube show, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date on all the happenings.
https://linktr.ee/flowstatejj
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, bodywash 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
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Off the Mats #184- Fighting Through Adversity feat. Eli Adams
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I welcome friend, teammate, and coach over at Crazy 88 MMA where we train, Eli Adams. We discussed Eli's martial arts journey as he shared details on his UCL injury, dealing with adversity, winning gold at ADCC in Atlantic City, and MCU films. We talk nerd stuff, y'all.
You can follow Eli's journey on Instagram at @eli.adams
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
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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.











