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 Oct 16, 2023
Off the Mats #182- Student of BJJ feat. Zack Hulett
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Welcome back, happy people. This week on the podcast, I welcome back, Zack H., who curates content on @studentofbjj on Instagram and is also the creator of the upcoming BJJ app @champions_keep_score. Zack and I have been on this BJJ social media journey together for quite some time and we did some catching up as we discussed BJJ and how it relates to the kids coming up today in the sport, work ethic in the sport, what it may take for BJJ to really hit the mainstream, developing Champions Keep Score, and we even slipped in a little bit of talk about scary movies at the end.
Zack can be found at @studentofbjj on Instagram and you can follow the progress of the app by following @champions_keep_score on Instagram as well.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got 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
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Off the Mats #181- Why So Conspiratorial...?
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, I'd like to welcome back, friend and one-half of the "Why So Nerdy...? Podcast, Mr. Michael Camp. On this episode, we discussed our usual nonsense... LeBron vs. MJ, Jon Jones vs. Chuck Liddell, conspiracy theories, and nerd stuff.
You can find more of Michael and Will at
https://www.facebook.com/WhysoNerdy/
https://www.facebook.com/Thebaldonproject-103332794562936/
Also be sure to check out the Why So Nerdy??? Podcast linked below
https://castbox.fm/channel/id2703335
@whysonerdypodcast
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
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Off the Mats #180- Jiu JItsu is A Lifestyle feat. Luciana Oliveira
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Welcome back, folks. This week, I'm happy to welcome Luciana Oliveira to the podcast, as she shares her BJJ story. Luciana is brand new to the art and I wanted to find out all the details as to when, why, and first impressions. We also discussed her blog titled "On Your Journey" where she shares her thoughts about self-love, confidence, and connection. It was a fun episode and I know you'll love it.
You can find Luciana on Instagram at @lubjj.rga and @onyourjourneyblog
You can also follow her blog at https://onyourjourney.co.uk/ and https://intheplayroom.co.uk/
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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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Off the Mats #179- Holly Horror feat. Michelle Jabes Corpora
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
What’s up, everybody? As we've entered into spooky season around here, this week on the podcast, I welcome @michellejcorpora to talk about her new book, Holly Horror. In the episode, Michelle shared details about her writing process, what was most stressful about writing Holly Horror, and how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped her as a writer.You can grab yourself a copy of Holly Horror at the link below. Available in physical media and digital.Holly Horror #1 https://a.co/d/4HnWFrF
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
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WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Also, head over to Facebook and join the So, You Like Horror? Podcast Discussion Group.



Monday Sep 18, 2023
Off the Mats #178- On and Off the Mats feat. Carlos Cruz
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
This week on the podcast, I welcome back BJJ competitor and former Arte Suave Elite 170 lbs No Gi Blue Belt champion, Carlos Cruz. He and I discussed his recent promotion to purple belt, his upcoming plans for competition, the Flash, making a podcast, and content creation.
You can find Carlos on Instagram at @carloscruzbjj
Also, give a follow to @artesuaveelite if you aren't already doing so.
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
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WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Off the Mats #177- Combat Psychology feat. Dan Joseph
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Greetings everyone. This week on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with author, grappler, leader, and mental health advocate, Dan Joseph. This episode was very special to me, as we opened up and talked about living with anxiety. Dan shared stories about his experience in the Army, his experience in jiu-jitsu on the mats, and his experience as a leader, and he shared his reasons for writing the book Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership And Resilience By Military Experts. With September being Suicide Awareness Month, having Dan speak on the topic of mental health and suicide awareness was a uniquely special conversation
Dan Joseph can be found online at @combatpsychology on Instagram and for a deeper look into his work, checkout the website below
https://combatpsych.com/
Follow the link and grab a copy of Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership And Resilience By Military Experts
www.amazon.com/Backpack-Rucksack-Leadership-Resilience-Military/dp/B0BRQB8HSY
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
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 Sep 04, 2023
Off the Mats #176- Off the Saddle feat. Mannuel C.
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
What's up everybody and Happy Labor Day if you get that. This week on the podcast, I welcome back host of the Off the Saddle Podcast and good friend Mannuel C. for a bit of casual. We catch up with one another about the status of his podcast, we talk fantasy football before the season.starts, and we talk about jiu jitsu a little bit.
Big thank you to Mannuel for making the time to record with me. Also, go check out @offthesaddlepodcast on Instagram for more details on the podcast
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
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
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WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Off the Mats #175- Grappling Isn’t One Size Fits All feat. Sean Corcoran
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome Sean Corcoran to share his recent journey into jiu-jitsu. Sean talks about his time in the Army and years of wrestling and how it shaped and affected his grappling game now.
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
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.











