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
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
1hr 47 min
What's up, savages? Welcome back to another fresh episode of the podcast. This week I had the opportunity to sit and talk with owner of Asgard503 and 10th Planet Portland grappler, Michael Ciochon where we discussed his journey in BJJ and how he turned his side hustle into his main hustle.
Big shout out to my guest, Michael Ciochon. Go visit asgard503.com and use promo code podcast20 and save yourself 20% on your purchase.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
Shout out to @shutupnut and Nevik, who host the Razzle Dazzle Podcast that can be found on many platforms.
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotify
https://spoti.fi/33k2B2g
Also, big shout out to @armbaraddict over on Instagram and TikTok.
https://www.armbaraddict.com/
Show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
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Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
1hr 53 min
On this episode we welcome back the host of the Razzle Dazzle Podcast, Nevik and @shutupnut. We talk more LOST, we celebrate @shutupnut getting promoted to BJJ blue belt and talk a little bit of jiu jitsu, TV shows, and wine..... I drink wine and you can tell.
Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.
@shutupnut can be found on Instagram being an overall badass practicing jiu jitsu. Also, head over to Twitter to stay updated on their podcast at @theRazzleDazzlePodcast. The Razzle Dazzle Podcast can be found on many platforms for download. Go check it out.
Shout out and mad love to @mako_brazilian_jiujitsu . Go give a follow on Instagram and check out makobjj.life
Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episode on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/33k2B2g
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/
May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
25 min
Welcome, everyone, to a very special episode of the podcast. This week, I sat down with my daughter and talked about her birthday and all the fun things that she got to do and all the cool stuff that she likes.
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/
May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
1hr 5 min
Welcome back everyone. This week on the podcast, I had the pleasure to sit and converse with Jordan and Nikky from 10th Planet Portland. One the episode we discussed the hard work and time that goes into producing technique videos on social media, jiu jitsu as self defense, and Buggy Chokes: A Cautionary Tale.
Jordan and Nikky can both be found on Instagram at @justjordanjiujitsu and @Nikaticks where you can find them sharing the art of jiu jitsu. Also, big shout out to Nikky's sponsors over at @asgard503 where you can use offer code Nikaticks20 and save 20% on your order of any of their fightwear.
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
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/
Apr 25, 2022
Apr 25, 2022
49 min
What's up, Happy People? This week I welcome Vannessa Griffin, black belt from Crazy 88 MMA, to the show. On this episode we discuss competing in BJJ, the difference between coaching and competing, and we try to figure out which is worst...being grounded or put on punishment.
Vannessa can be found on Instagram at @griffinbjj where you can follow her journey on the mats. Also, big shout out to @Moyabrand who is a sponsor of Vannessa.
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
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/
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
1hr 1 min
This week on the podcast, I welcome friend and teammate, Michael Garlington. On this episode we talk about Michale's jiu jitsu journey, how his wrestling complimented his jiu jitsu and vice versa, becoming a Maryland state champion wrestler, and his upcoming podcast "Stop Hitting Yourself".
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/
Apr 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022
1hr 32 min
Y'all remember Hawkeye? We didn't, so Maryland Phil and I had a conversation about the Disney Plus series. We give our Good, Bad, and Ugly about the series. We talk about Spiderman, Daredevil, and Kingpin. And we eat gummy worms.
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
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/
Apr 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022
1hr 19 min
Hey everyone, thanks for joining us for another episode of the podcast. This week we welcome back our good friend Zack who is working hard to bring us a training app to help us improve our grappling. This week we did some catching up and talking about the many layers of jiu jitus as it relates to learning and competing.
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 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/
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 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.