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 Feb 21, 2022
Off the Mats #95- Fighting Adversity feat. Jamie Colleen
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
This week on the podcast, I welcome Philadelphia fighter, Jamie Colleen. Jamie and I discussed her journey into MMA and battling through injuries. We also talk about being parents and what songs she would choose to dance to if Dancing With the Stars gave her a call.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Jamie can be found on Instagram at @badmmama being an overall positive figure on the platform and being a domestic violence advocate to those in need. Also, head over to linktr.ee/jamie.colleen for more info on @_tempd_ where she is head of operations, her documentary, and National Hotlines for those in need.
Hey y’all. As you may have heard, Toni who runs @jits_bitch has decided to shut her page down. What you may not have heard is she and her daughter are also going through a very rough time. She needs our help. This woman has rallied and organized countless times for others, it’s time for us to come together for her. Please, if you can donate any amount, do. Her Go Fund Me page is now in my bio, in my stories, and below.✅ Donate✅ Share this post@nogi_chunli @samuraiswagatx @bjj.wiki @bjjmomma @chickjitsu @bjj_battalion @jiujitsumomsclub
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Off the Mats #94- An Open Talk Session 2
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
What's up, friends and family. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This episode, I welcome back Raj from @_opentalk on Instagram. It's not your typical episode with lots of silliness and laughs. This time around, Raj and I talk about grief and processing it. We both share our experiences dealing with losing a close friend and how we managed then and now.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Raj can be found on Instagram at @_opentalk spreading awareness about mental health and being an advocate to those in need. Also, head over to opentalk.uk for more from Raj as it relates to Self-Care, Depression, Bereavement, Heartbreak, and so much more.
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
Off the Mats #93- Fighting to Win feat. Alex Enriquez
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
What's up, family? Welcome back to another week of the podcast. This week I had the pleasure of conversing with newly promoted Black Belt in BJJ, Fight to Win flyweight champion at Black Belt, and all around bad ass, Alex Enriquez. Alex and I talked about the challenges she's encountered while pursuing a pro BJJ career, what drives her as a competitor, and who would be her BJJ dream match up. Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Alex can be found on Instagram at @aenriquez218 prepping for the ADCC West Coast Trials. Also, for updates on merch and to book private lessons or contact for seminars check out Alex's website belowhttps://atlantajiujitsu.squarespace.com/ Shout out to Alex's sponsors and offer codes@bngriund - alexenriquez@everlegendary - alexenriquez New Show Alert.... go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/33k2B2g
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Off the Mats #92- It’s Not Just Jiu JItsu, That’s Life feat. Katie Egan
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Welcome back to the podcast. This week's guest is BJJ competitor, Katie Egan. On this episode Katie shared her jiu jitsu journey up to this point and plans upcoming in the near future. We also, talked about the challenges that she's faced and her happiest memories, thus far.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Katie can be found on Instagram at @womenwhorollbjj sharing the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also check out her website at womenwhoroll.com
Shout out to Katie's sponsors
@fujisportsus - WWR10
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@yogaforbjj - KATIEYOGA
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Off the mats #91- Fight Night in Sweden
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
What's up, listeners? This episode, I welcome back @johlor80 who has been on previous episodes and this time he is back to talk about UFC 270 and the fallout. We talk about the state of the Men's Flyweight division and when they'll fight again, fighter pay, and what Frances Ngannou will do next.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Johan can be found on Instagram at @johlor80 sharing the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defense.
New Show Alert.... 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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Go give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub found on all podcast platforms.https://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Off the Mats #90- Hip Hop and Jiu Jitsu
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Greetings, everyone. This week on the podcast, I welcome fellow grappler and recording artist, Lear Kirkland. Lear is a BJJ purple belt, training out of @voyagemartialarts in St. Claire Shores, MI. On this episode we discuss his jiu jitsu journey and also the inspiration behind his album titled, The Gift Rap Vol. 1. Several songs have been used on post throughout Instagram, including "Subs Only", "Level Up", and "For the Art".
Lear will be competing on April 15, 2022 at Grapple In the Temple. Stay tuned for further details and a return appearance as the event gets closer.
Lear can be found at @fortheartbjj or @learycal89. both on Instagram.
Lear's album, The Gift Rap Vol. 1 can be found on many streaming platforms
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iYuUPCLJVllHoK8NMZmpE?si=gjlQRDAmT0meHQXVG4AttA
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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Off the Mats #89- Training and Sacrifice
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
What's up,, listeners? This week on the podcast I welcome back my good friend, teammate, and fellow nerd... Joe Huggins. In this episode we discussed training and sacrifice, Covid, Wristlocks, and more Spiderman: No Way Home.
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and additional info.
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Off the Mats #88- Spiderman: No Way, Homie
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
What's going on, nerds? We're back with a super spoiler heavy episode of the podcast involving Spider: No Way Home. This week, I have my good friend Maryland Phil from @nerdrageradioig. We discuss the Giood, the Bad, and the Ugly about the film...although, Phil went real heavy on the good in one setting. We talked our personal feelings and where we think the franchise goes and what we want to see..
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find a new layout and info on where to find the shows and additional info.
Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us up to date on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic and movie news. Go give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub found on all podcast platforms.https://spoti.fi/3qaVel1 Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok.https://www.armbaraddict.com/ Show is available on MANY PLATFORMSPODBEANhttps://offthematspodcast.podbean.com/iTUNEShttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-mats-podcast/id1525169428SPOTIFYhttps://spoti.fi/2YTqWKwYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSS5tw9RFhOkHcPgCVAI9MQSTITCHERhttps://www.stitcher.com/show/off-the-mats PLAYER FMhttps://player.fm/series/off-the-mats-podcastPODBAYhttps://podbay.fm/p/off-the-mats-podcastGoogle Podcasthttps://bit.ly/3FTQnfh FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcastInstagram @offthematspodcastTwitter @offthematspod1TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAdWRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.comMerchandise Can Be Found Athttps://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.