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 Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I sit down with another trio from @crazy88mma. I welcome back to the podcast, @griffinbjj, and @kairiverabjj, and for the first time to Off the Mats, we welcome @thegreatbigbear. We have a conversation about mindset before competing, passport etiquette, thoughts on what the hardest sport is, and an interesting round of "Would You Rather...?"
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 Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome back, freaks. This week on the podcast, we celebrate 200 episodes. Thank you, everyone who helped us get this far. Join me as I sit with 3 teammates who have been instrumental in my martial arts journey. @mahoneybadger, @avrgjo3, and @mdavid.bjj88 and I talk about jiu jitsu, their proudest moments in combat sports, celebrity super fights, and nerd stuff.
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 Feb 26, 2024
Off the Mats Podcast #199- From Mat to Market
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Welcome back, folks. This week I sit down and talk with Eric from @bjj_wholesale and @simpleleafcbd. Eric shared his BJJ story. We discussed how he got started, his preference for no gi vs. gi, the start of BJJ Wholesale, Simple Leaf CBD, and the science behind CBD and how it can benefit us.
To keep up on all the deals and happenings, follow @bjj_wholesale and @simpleleafcbd on Instagram. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".
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 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 Feb 19, 2024
Off the Mats Nerdcast #14- What If...? Season 2
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Hey nerds! Here's a little pause between episodes, as we march to 200.
This week on the podcast, Maryland Phil and I sit down and discuss the Disney Plus series, What If...? Season 2. We give our thoughts and feelings on each episode, how it compares to the original Marvel comic book series, we ponder what season 3 could look like, and Christian Bale is opening a foster home.
Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us updated 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 Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
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WRITE IN TO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
What's up, everyone and welcome back to the podcast. This week on the podcast, I welcome Sergio Vilas, Brazilian Jiu JItsu Black Belt from Crazy 88 MMA. Sergio shares how he got into martial arts, his thoughts on gi vs. no-gi, his competition journey, and he discusses his Black Belt competition debut. Join us in this riveting exploration of a Jiu-Jitsu journey.
To follow Sergio's journey, follow him on Instagram at @sergiovilas. Here, you'll be able to see his accomplishments and continued success.
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 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 Feb 05, 2024
Off the Mats #197- When Jiu Jitsu and Lawyering Collide feat. Neil Duke
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
What's up, happy people? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we bring you an intriguing conversation with seasoned Jiu-Jitsu professional, Neil Duke. We outline the integral roles of respect, ego, and technique in Jiu-Jitsu. We delve into the unexpected correlation between the high-stress world of law and the mental and physical rigors of Jiu-Jitsu. Listen as Coach Neil shares his journey of overcoming an Achilles tendon injury, finding a training environment that suits his needs, and determining strategic tact in comparison to a criminal trial despite his personal aversion to wrist locks. Join us in this riveting exploration of Jiu-Jitsu off the mat.
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 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 Spotify
https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
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WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Off the Mats #196- Battling Through Adversity feat. Tracy Frances
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Tracy Frances. We last spoke on the podcast back in August of 2022 and we did a lot of catching up. Tracy shared details on her continued journey in jiu-jitsu, recovery from injury and her health, and finding a new jiu jitsu home.
Be sure to follow Tracy's journey at @pole.jitsu on Instagram and also check out her link tree below.
https://linktr.ee/pole.jitsu
Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
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
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 SHOWEmail: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found Athttps://www.bjjwiki.net/
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Off the Mats #195- BJJ Laughs feat. Trevor Christinsen
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome Trevor from @bjj_laughs on Instagram. Trevor, myself, and several other BJJ social media influencers recently collaborated on a hilarious project. In this episode, we talked about his BJJ beginnings, being a real-life hero, movies and our love for them, and laughter. We had lots of laughs.
To follow Trevor and the hilarity, head over to Instagram and find him at @bjj_laughs
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Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma.
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
The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/offthematspodcast
Instagram @offthematspodcast
Twitter @offthematspod1
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WRITE INTO THE SHOW
Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com
Merchandise Can Be Found At
https://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.