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



Nov 21, 2022
Off the Mats #132 feat. Teanna Taylor BJJ
Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
50 min
Hey everyone, this week I sit with @teanna_taylor_bjj and we discuss her experience in Northern Ireland as she took part in her first Sub Only competition. We chatted about the preparation that went into the match for her, the change of opponent, and her takeaways from the experience.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Also, major shout out to Dr. Carl Bescoby over at @theinjurypsychologist. He has been a major help to Teanna as she has returned to the mats.
Be sure to check out the following sponsors of Teanna as well
@xsguard - http://www.xsguardmouthguards.co.uk/
@hyperflyeurope - https://hyperfly.eu/
@enhancd_official -https://enhancd.co.uk
Also, big shout out to @asgard503 over on Instagram. https://www.asgard503.com
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com Merchandise Can Be Found Athttps://www.bjjwiki.net/



Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
1hr 59 min
Hey peoples. How's it going? This week I sit with Maryland Phil and we have a conversation about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and She-Hulk, as we bring back the Off the Mats Nerdcast. It's been awhile. On this episode we give our opinions on the show as we share our Good, Bad, and Ugly on the series and we give an overall score of what we thought of it.
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 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 Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com Merchandise Can Be Found Athttps://www.bjjwiki.net/



Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
1hr 17 min
Hi everyone. This week back to the podcast, @andi.the.valkyrie. Andi last appeared on the podcast two years ago almost to the day. This time around, we did some catching up as we discussed her continued jiu jitsu journey, her venture into surfing and long boarding, and we even slipped into the taboo subject of politics.
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 @tererekidsprojectThey promote the social inclusion of children and adolescents in vulnerable situations through jiu jitsu.
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
And go check out @shutupnut over at The Razzle Dazzle Podcast where she and Nevik give an episode by episode breakdown of the TV show LOST. They can be found on many platforms for download. Go follow their Youtube channel as well.
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Oct 31, 2022
Off the Mat #130- The Dark Side of BJJ
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
2hr 8 min
Happy Halloween, folks and welcome back to the podcast. This week our guest is Patrick and he operates the Instagram account known as BJJ Meme God. Patrick and I talk about his fight experiences in college and his unbelievable story of survival and we also dove into the recent topic of sexual assault in the BJJ community
Follow the link tree below for associated accounts and pages for Patrick.
https://linktr.ee/BJJMEMEGOD
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
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
And go check out @shutupnut over at The Razzle Dazzle Podcast where she and Nevik give an episode by episode breakdown of the TV show LOST. They can be found on many platforms for download. Go follow their Youtube channel as well.
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
2hr 7 min
Hey everyone, welcome back for another week of the podcast. On this episode I welcome Joshua Hill. Josh and I talked about the magic of jiu jitsu and how it helped him in his weight loss journey, how the sport is growing into something special, and wristlocks all across the board.
You can find Josh on Instagram sharing his journey at @bjjfitjourney. He also has memes over at @shootingthejits. Go give a follow.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
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
And go check out @shutupnut over at The Razzle Dazzle Podcast where she and Nevik give an episode by episode breakdown of the TV show LOST. They can be found on many platforms for download. Go follow their Youtube channel as well.
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Oct 17, 2022
Off the Mats #128- Fighting for Survival
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
1hr 32 min
This week on the podcast I sit with pro MMA fighter, Domestic Violence Advocate & Survivor, and Keynote Speaker, Jamie Colleen. On this episode Jamie shares her story of survival, getting back to normalcy, and how she became an advocate.
Jamie can be found on Instagram at @bad_mmama. Below you'll find a link for National Help Hotlines. If you or someone you know needs help, click the link below.
Victim Connect Resources
https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/
Women Against Abuse
https://womenagainstabuse.org/
Bad Mama Mini Documentary
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x9V0fuLL4cU&feature=youtu.be
Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media.
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com Merchandise Can Be Found Athttps://www.bjjwiki.net/



Oct 10, 2022
Off the Mats #127- BJJ and All Its Cringe
Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
1hr 21 min
This week on the podcast, we welcome back Ms. Paige. Last time we chatted was on episode 100. We did some catching up and discussed parenting life, jiu jitsu & belt rank, road trips, and being cringy.
Go give @bjjmomma a follow on Instagram. Also go check out the following pages below and use the offer codes for some savings.
@flexpromeals- BJJMOMMA20@flamingo_us- BJJMOMMA15
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
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
Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok.
https://www.armbaraddict.com/
And go check out @shutupnut over at The Razzle Dazzle Podcast where she and Nevik give an episode by episode breakdown of the TV show LOST. They can be found on many platforms for download. Go follow their Youtube channel as well.
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/



Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
1hr 13 min
Hey everyone, this week on the podcast I welcome back Christina Calderon. In this episode we catch up and talk about her transition into real estate, balancing career and jiu jitsu, and starting BJJ after age 40.
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 Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok.https://www.armbaraddict.com/
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd
WRITE IN TO THE SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com Merchandise 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.











