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 Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Greetings, everyone. This week on the podcast, I want to welcome back Alfredo Moscoso of Arte Suave Elite. Fredo and I did some catching up as we discussed the current state of Arte Suave Elite. We talked about the most recent event that took place on September 14th, we discussed being able to have fun while doing the things that you love, being authentic, impacting the California jiu-jitsu scene, and the future of Arte Suave Elite.
To keep up with the Arte Suave Elite lineup, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date on all the events and replays.
https://linktr.ee/ArteSuaveElite
Also, head over to the site and register as a fighter. Whether you're local or not, they'll get you a match at this amazing up and coming promotion with a fun atmosphere and bright future. Link below.
https://artesuaveelite.network/
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 09, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #227- Unorthodox Nutrition feat. Mike Leng
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Hi, friends and welcome back to the podcast. This week, I chat with Mike Leng, a sports nutritionist with 14 years of experience specializing in BJJ and MMA. Mike and I discussed what makes for good nutrition, weight-cutting in combat sports, my love for honey buns, and a little bit about eating lifestyles like the carnivore and vegan diets.
To catch up with Mike or to schedule a consultation with him, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date on all the happenings.
https://www.unorthodoxnutrition.co.uk/
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 02, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #226- George's Excellent Adventure feat. George Ivanoff
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Hey folks, welcome back. This week on the podcast, I sit, once again, with George Ivanoff and he shares his adventures from CJI and ADCC. We talk about his experience at both events, matchups, event competitions, and the future of jiu-jitsu, ADCC, and CJI.
To follow George and his family's continued adventures, head over to Instagram and see @geo_n_fam
And to help George tap cancer out, head to the link below.
https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fundraiser/5493502
And for more info on Global Grappling Day head over to tapcancerout.org
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 Aug 26, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #225- Steaks🥩Strangles🥋Stoicism💀 feat. Chad Meyers
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Welcome back, folks. This week on the podcast, I sit with friend of the podcast and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Chad Meyers. In this episode, Chad shares his transformation to a full-on carnivore and how it has helped him. We discuss the benefits of a meat-only diet, getting back in touch with our physical & mental health, jiu-jitsu & stoicism, and helping others meet their potential.
To catch up with Chad and his continued growth or to schedule a consultation with him, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date on all the happenings.
https://linktr.ee/combat.carnivore
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 Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Hello again, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome Roxi Smith, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler who focuses on strength, flexibility, and mobility programs specifically designed for female BJJ practitioners. She is also the creator of the Ready to Roll training app, which offers tailored programs to help BJJ athletes improve their physical conditioning to complement their grappling skills.
Roxi and I talked about some of her challenges as a female grappler, how the Ready to Roll app came to life, finding motivation to achieve your goals, and fueling your body to work out.
For more from Roxi and her work, you can find her on Instagram at @coachroxi
And the Ready to Roll app is available on the Google Play store and the Apple app store, as well. Also, head to the link below for more details on the 8 Week Challenge. And give a follow on Instagram at @_readytoroll
https://www.readytoroll.online/8-week-challenge
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 Aug 12, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #223- Adapting on the Mat feat. Randy Sheets
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Randy Sheets. As we get reacquainted, Randy and I talk about adapting on the mat, and counterattacks while grappling, and we go through a quick round of "Would You Rather...?"
For more content from Randy, follow his Instagram account at @black_belt_randy and head over to his link tree for so much more.
https://linktr.ee/blackbeltrandy
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 Aug 05, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #222- Cheers to Four Years feat. Mark Rollamas
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Oh lookie here, we celebrate another year. What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, we celebrate another year of nonsense and when that time comes around, there's only one person I want to chat with... Mark Rollamas, my teammate and friend out of Crazy 88 MMA. Mark and I talk about our year in grappling, our ventures into other sports like tennis and football, our listening habits when training, and Iceland.
Mark can be found on Instagram at @mdavid.bjj88 or training at @crazy88mma
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 Jul 29, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #221- Martial Arts Musings feat. Jennifer Thompson
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Happy Monday, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Jennifer Thompson to catch up on how training has been going for her. We also discuss the differences and challenges between training in the gi vs. no-gi, flow rolling, and what it means, the calmness of martial artists, and we talk about various styles of McDojos.
Jennifer can be found on Instagram at @themartialartsmuse. You'll find her blogs if you head over to her link tree below.
https://linktr.ee/TheMartialArtsMuse
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
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.