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 06, 2021
Off the Mats #71-- Anything but Jiu Jitsu
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week I have returning to the show, my buddy Matt. He was on a year ago to discuss the NFL season as it started and this year I brought him on to do the same. We chatted about the NBA and the NFL and Marc Summers versus Burt Reynolds on the Tonight Show. So if you're into sports and nonsense and true crime.....this is the show for you.
You can also find Matt's wife's IGTV program playing now on Instagram. It's called @chickensatlunch.
Thank you all for listening to 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 give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub found on all podcast platforms. It's a teaming up of myself and childhood friend @thor.bentley discussing many topics ranging from seasonal sports, combat sports, movies, beer reviews, and childhood stories.
Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok. Eric and Ally are doing some really cool things as they grow their brand. Go give them a follow and check out what they have cooking with those slick rashguards and t-shirts.
https://www.armbaraddict.com/
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, too. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Aug 30, 2021
Off the Mats #70- Mental Health and Injuries feat. Teanna Taylor
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
And here we are again for more of the podcast. On this week's episode, I welcome back @teanna_taylor_bjj. Our discussions include Teanna's recovery following knee surgery and her work with Dr. Carl Bescoby over at @evolveyourinjury. We also had a random Q&A session that led us into some true crime talks and time travel. We also discovered that Teanna is strong!!!!
Be sure to check out the following sponsors of Teanna as well
@xsguard - http://www.xsguardmouthguards.co.uk/
@hyperflyeurope - https://hyperfly.eu/
Thank you all for listening to 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 give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub found on all podcast platforms. It's a teaming up of myself and childhood friend @thor.bentley discussing many topics ranging from seasonal sports, combat sports, movies, beer reviews, and childhood stories.
Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok. Eric and Ally are doing some really cool things as they grow their brand. Go give them a follow and check out what they have cooking with those slick rashguards and t-shirts.
https://www.armbaraddict.com/
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, too. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Aug 23, 2021
Off the Mats #69- Is BJJ the Answer?
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
What's up everybody and welcome back for another fun episode. This week, we have returning guest, Adam Russman on to talk about the state of Michigan and the proposed bill to have all of their LEOs achieve the rank of BJJ blue belt by January 1, 2023. Along the way, we chatted about random nerd topics, general conversation, family, ghost, and action figures. Why is Harley Quinn so popular???
Follow the links below to join the Warriors Lodge Gaming Club on Facebook and Meet Up. Also check out @beerandbolters40k on Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/groups/warriorslodge/
https://meetu.ps/c/4KF4N/yDYLb/a
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.
New podcast alert... Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub found on all podcast platforms. It's a teaming up of myself and childhood friend @thor.bentley discussing many topics ranging from seasonal sports, combat sports, movies, beer reviews, and childhood stories.
Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Monday Aug 16, 2021
Off the Mats #68- Hot Ones Challenge
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
What's up, Hotties. On this week's episode, we go back a few months to when we did our own little Hot Ones Challenge in my basement while recording an episode of the show. The two guest joining me are BJJ Purple Belt @bjjbryan and co-host of @colomptonsocialclub and non-grappler @thor.bentley. We go through 8 different sauces as we work our way from "seemingly mild" up to "blow your asshole out." We also have some small discussions about pro wrestling, jiu jitsu, and the normal nonsense.
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.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1Follow @studentofbjj and visit the site over at studentofbjj.com. Zack is in the process of launching his new training app, Champions Keep Score, so be on the look out for more details on that. In the meantime, head over to @champions_keep_score on Instagram.Also, checkout bjjjudo.com and peep the new merch. Use my discount code Bjjwiki and save yourself a few bucks on rashguards, spats, yoga pants. and so much more.



Monday Aug 09, 2021
Off the Mats #67- Off the Mats One Year Later
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Welcome back, folks. And welcome back, especially, Coach Mark. On this episode, we catch up with my very first guest. Since Mark and I sit and talk fights all the time in the DMs, we figured it would be a fun idea to not only meet up and have a few drinks and watch UFC 1, 3, and 10....we figured it would be fun to record it all, as well.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. I've been doing this for one whole year as of this episode and I'm still figuring it out, but thank you for doing this with me. 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.
Give a listen and follow to @supwithmatt on Instagram and check out their podcast The Slightly Uninspirational Podcast. Follow the link below
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jOThmMWYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Follow @studentofbjj and visit the site over at studentofbjj.com
Also, checkout bjjjudo.com and peep the new merch. Use my discount code Bjjwiki and save yourself a few bucks. And be on the look out for new rashguards, spats, and yoga pants.



Monday Aug 02, 2021
Off the Mats #66- Martial Arts Nerd
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
What's up, Nerds??? This week on the podcast, I welcome teammate and friend, Danny Mahoney. Danny and I opened up our talks going over his martial arts history...the when, where, and why..., the changing of the MMA game, and we geek out over Diablo, Diablo 2, and Diablo 3.
If you're in the DMV area and interested in sharpening up your grappling or striking or just looking to get started and want to learn one on one, you can reach Danny on Instagram at @mahoneybadger and ask him about his private lessons. First lesson is free!!!!
Shout out to @unprofessional_athlete. As mentioned in the episode, he's been doing some amazing work with Danny and if you're in the DMV area, give him a shout.
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.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1



Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Off the Mats Nerdcast #2-Loki's Bogus Journey
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Oh look what we have here.... Another episode of Off the Mats Nerdcast with myself and Maryland Phil. This week, we will sit and discuss the Disney Plus Marvel Exclusive, Loki. We share our opinions on each of the major characters, thoughts on where we think the series and MCU is going, we go off track a few times, and then we wrap it up with our scores.
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.
Thank you everyone for your time. I really do appreciate you all. If you all have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach me at @bjj.wiki or @offthematspodcast on Instagram or @bjjwiki1 on Twitter.
Go to the link below and see what wares I have. It's mostly mugs that you can drink wine or whiskey out of and some shirts.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
And last but not least, go listen to @nerdrageradioig
It's hosted by
@BOBBY_SKULLFACE
@UNCLE__DOLPHIN
@CRASHBOXCUSTOMS
This trio continues to bring you all the latest nerd news and hilarity. Go check it out as they bring you the content that you need, every Thursday.
Thank you all.



Monday Jul 26, 2021
Off the Mats #65- Jesus & Jiu Jitsu
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
What's up, Doc? Welcome back to another segment of the podcast. This episode I sit with Bianca Viggiani aka @missbianca617 or Little Jiu Jitsu monster. During our conversation, we get into several topics including how she got started in jiu jitsu, the role that religion plays in her life and grappling, and her feelings heading into her match on August 6th at Roll in the Cage 3 available on FITE TV.
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.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1

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.