Off the Mats Podcast

Welcome back, everyone. We made it to #100. On this special episode, Teanna Taylor and I sit with several BJJ personalities from within the community and Instagram to have a Jiu JItsu Roundtable Session. Hangout as we speak with Alex Enriquez about mindset, Johan about the BJJ scene in Sweden, Zack about finding time for life and BJJ, and Paige highlighting the change in culture as we are living t...

It's been awhile since we sat and talked comic stuff, so welcome back to another episode of the Nerdcast where Maryland Phil and I discuss The Batman. We go over our likes and dislikes, our overall score, and our hopes for future installments.   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...

What's happening friends? This week on the podcast we catch up with Julia Blackburn as she has returned from Rome and competing at the IBJJF Europeans. We discussed her lead up as she stopped off in Atlanta to take part in the Atlanta Open. We also talked about the foods she ate, the communication, and plans moving forward. And we had a visit from my daughter during the episode.   Thank you all fo...

What's up, family? Welcome back to the podcast. This week, I welcome to the show, the hosts of the Razzle Dazzle Podcast, @shutupnut and Nevik. On this episode we talk about the hit ABC show LOST, Jiu JItsu, more LOST, and Halloween.    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...

Welcome back listeners. As we begin our countdown to episode 100, I welcome back @teanna_taylor_bjj as we discuss her return to competition after over 2 years off of the mats, which included 2 major knee surgeries and Covid shutting down the world. We talk about her feelings after winning Bronze at the IBJJF Europeans, the emotions after victory, and her plans for future competition. Thank you eve...

What's up, everyone? Welcome back for another week of the podcast. This episode was a little chaotic since i was recording while at work. All the same, we had a fun discussion that featured returning guest, Adam Russman. We talked about more Spider-Man, Joe Rogan, family, and Batman. It really was all over the place.   Follow the links below to join the Warriors Lodge Gaming Club on Facebook and M...

This week on the podcast, I welcome Philadelphia fighter, Jamie Colleen. Jamie and I discussed her journey into MMA and battling through injuries. We also talk about being parents and what songs she would choose to dance to if Dancing With the Stars gave her a call.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank...

What's up, friends and family. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This episode, I welcome back Raj from @_opentalk on Instagram. It's not your typical episode with lots of silliness and laughs. This time around, Raj and I talk about grief and processing it. We both share our experiences dealing with losing a close friend and how we managed then and now.    Thank you everyone for all y...

What's up, family? Welcome back to another week of the podcast. This week I had the pleasure of conversing with newly promoted Black Belt in BJJ, Fight to Win flyweight champion at Black Belt, and all around bad ass, Alex Enriquez. Alex and I talked about the challenges she's encountered while pursuing a pro BJJ career, what drives her as a competitor, and who would be her BJJ dream match up.   Th...

Welcome back to the podcast. This week's guest is BJJ competitor, Katie Egan. On this episode Katie shared her jiu jitsu journey up to this point and plans upcoming in the near future. We also, talked about the challenges that she's  faced and her happiest memories, thus far.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to gr...

What's up, listeners? This episode, I welcome back @johlor80 who has been on previous episodes and this time he is back to talk about UFC 270 and the fallout. We talk about the state of the Men's Flyweight division and when they'll fight again, fighter pay, and what Frances Ngannou will do next.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the nu...

Greetings, everyone. This week on the podcast, I welcome fellow grappler and recording artist, Lear Kirkland. Lear is a BJJ purple belt, training out of @voyagemartialarts in St. Claire Shores, MI. On this episode we discuss his jiu jitsu journey and also the inspiration behind his album titled, The Gift Rap Vol. 1. Several songs have been used on post throughout Instagram, including "Subs Only",...

What's up,, listeners? This week on the podcast I welcome back my good friend, teammate, and fellow nerd... Joe Huggins. In this episode we discussed training and sacrifice, Covid, Wristlocks, and more Spiderman: No Way Home.   Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find  info on where to find the shows and additional info.   New Show Alert.... Go give a follow an...

What's going on, nerds? We're back with a super spoiler heavy episode of the podcast involving Spider: No Way Home. This week, I have my good friend Maryland Phil from @nerdrageradioig. We discuss the Giood, the Bad, and the Ugly about the film...although, Phil went real heavy on the good in one setting. We talked our personal feelings and where we think the franchise goes and what we want to see....

This week on the podcast, I welcome Seth Rice who operates @loyaltybjjelko and @loyaltybjjwinn in Nevada. We go into the history of Loyalty BJJ and how Seth ended up where he is as it relates to training and running two gyms. If you stick around until the end, we even talk a little bit about Spider-Man.   Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you can find out where to l...

Welcome back everyone. This week on the podcast, I welcome Eric and Ally from @armbaraddict. We explore their training origins... the how and the when and the why. We discuss how the journey is different for everyone and did you know.... Ally is on that next level snowboarding game? Tune in to find out more.   I'd like to offer a huge shout out and thank you to @ericgoesham and @allywolski for bei...

What's up everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the podcast. This week's guest is my good friend and returning guest, @teanna_taylor_bjj On this episode, we have a conversation about injury recovery and prepping for the IBJJF Europeans, set for February 14, 2022. It's been a long journey and Teanna was gracious enough to come on and share that journey with us. Also, major shout out to Dr....

Welcome back everyone. This week on the podcast, I welcome my good friend and co-host to the @colomptonsocialclub Thor Bentley  aka Steve. We discuss the Colompton Social Club and how it came about. We go into details about the layout and just general jokes.   Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find a new layout and info on where to find the shows and addition...

What's up, party people. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week, I welcome teammate and coach, Ronnie Masgay. Coach Ronnie and I discuss his grappling roots, committing to jiu jitsu, injuries, and how the culture effects his daily life. Also, hang in there for the first 3 minutes with the audio. The sound is a little low, but it picks up as we move along.   Thank you all for lis...

Hey, people. What's up? This week on the podcast I welcome back Julia Blackburn to the show. Last time we spoke, Julia had just been promoted to BJJ blue belt. This time around, Julia and I discussed her upcoming competition plans and how far she's willing to go to compete, her decked out jiu jitsu basement, and why she chose the drug we call Wristlocks.   Thank you all for listening to and suppor...

It's been awhile since we did one of these. Welcome back as Maryland Phil and I sit and discuss the Disney Plus series "What If...?" and some of the different comic book issues from the comic book series. In this episode, Phil and I will go over each episode of the show and some small breakdowns.   Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find a new layout and info...

What's up, everyone? This week on the podcast I welcome back my good friends Matt and Angelina. We go all the way back to episode 2 and when I last spoke to them both on that episode Matt was a purple belt and Angelina was a blue belt. Well, now they're back and they've both been promoted to purple for Angelina and brown for Matt. We discuss their journey as it stands now and the feelings and emot...

Hey everybody. This week on the podcast I welcome back co-host of the Why So Nerdy Podcast and the upcoming Tinfoil Bunker Podcast, Michael Camp. In this episode, Michael and I do some catching up while we kink shame each other, talk about Diablo II, and discuss fighting...not each other.   Michael can be found on his patreon channel at the link below https://www.patreon.com/Whysonerdy?fan_landing...

Welcome back, freaks. This week we're gonna have a little bit of a switch up. On this episode previous guest and friend of the podcast, Teanna Taylor, will be interviewing me. Teanna asked several questions that I hadn't thought about before or hadn't thought about in a really long time. We discussed my stereotypes about Brits, what inspires me, and what valuable lesson I retained from my third gr...

What's up, Killers? October is wrapping up and Halloween is less than a week away. With that being the case, here on the podcast, we've been chatting about horror movie franchises and this last one is a fun one because it is my favorite franchise and I welcome my good friend, Theresa. In the episode we discuss all the movies in the Halloween franchise to some degree and really just laugh at our ow...