Off the Mats Podcast

Hey folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome Lindsey Hedlund to discuss her work in BJJ and self defense with the Mean Girl Project. We also talked about what's practical when it comes to defending yourself and what movies get wrong about it.  Mentioned shout outs by Lindsey @warriorbrazilianjiujitsu @warriorforgedproject @meangirlproject   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support....

Hey folks. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Black Belt under Marcio Laselva, RJ Navarette to sit down for a conversation about BJJ trolls online, party fouls & hugging it out, action figures, and whiskey.  RJ can be found on Instagram at @immortaljiujitsu sharing his unique style of BJJ. You can also check out the link tree and grab some gear, Jiu. Jitsu X i...

Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast I finally get to sit down and chat with long time teammate, neighbor and friend, Mr. Jose Rodriguez. Prior to hitting record, we probably talked for about 30 to 40 minutes. Once we got recording we were already in stride and we discussed jiu jitsu while traveling, mat etiquette, and the importance of growth in your journey. You can follow Jose and hi...

What's up, folks? This week on the podcast I sat down with my good friend and host of the Off the Saddle Podcast, Mannuel C. We discussed life off the saddle, cycling, being foster kids, and just life in general. We had a good conversation that continued for several hours after we stopped recording. Big thank you to Mannuel for stepping in at the last second to record with me. Also, go check out @...

Happy Monday, guys and gals. This week on the podcast, I welcome Ms. Chrissy Gordon. On this episode we talk about Covid during our jiu jitsu journey, music and how it plays a role in our lives, and jiu jitsu. 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  @socialmediastrategiesthatwork . The ac...

Hey everyone, this week on the podcast, I welcome back JIts_BItch....aka... JB.... aka.... Toni. It's been a long time since we sat down to talk, but we picked up right where we left off and it got a little rough at certain points. Business as usual. We discuss her hiatus from social media, the chaos that is life, more trauma bonding, and wanting to help others. Thank you everyone for all your dow...

Surprise, again! We have a second episode this week. I welcome back Bryant Estrada for a conversation about UFC 285 and the battle for the heavyweight title. Bryant gives an excellent breakdown of both fighters and we even place a little bet on the fight, so stay tuned for the payout in that. Bryant can be found on Youtube and TikTok. The links are listed below.   https://youtube.com/@bry_jitsu163...

Welcome back, everyone. This week on the podcast I welcome The Martial Arts Muse, Jennifer Thompson. On this episode, Jennifer and I discuss her 23 year history in martial arts, the importance of competing, PEDs & drugs, and modern martial arts. Jennifer can be found on instagram at @themartialartsmuse. If you head over to her link tree below, you'll find her blogs. https://linktr.ee/TheMartialArt...

This week on the podcast, I welcome back my friend and teammate, Joe Huggins. Joe and I play catch up as we talk about jiu jitsu, the MCU, Kanye, and John Stamos.  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 Sp...

Hello again, folks. This time around I have Maryland Phil with me to discuss the Disney Plus MCU shows so far. This spring Secret Invasion will aire and we wanted to converse about all of the shows as a whole before their run continues. We even talk a little bit about Ant-Man and the Wasp and Quantumania prior to its release. Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he kee...

What's up, grapplers. This week on the podcast, I welcome Moe Brown from Redline Jiu Jitsu Academy. Moe and I navigate a conversation despite my lack of wi-fi and poor sound quality. Together we discussed his jiu jitsu journey,  fake black belts, and we somehow ended up talking about the Detroit Lions. Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, t...

What's up,  this week on the podcast I welcome back @bjjmomma as we catch up and discuss jiu jitsu for self defense, social media awareness, and internet trolls. Go give @bjjmomma a follow on Instagram. Also go check out the following pages below and use the offer codes for  some savings. Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by @bjjmomma. She's just getting started,...

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Brown Belt, Chad Myers. Chad and I discussed his BJJ journey, BJJ vs. other fighting styles, his Flow State Jiu Jitsu program, and at the end we talk about scary movies.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.    To catch up on what Chad is...

Hey family, welcome back. This week we have a bonus episode of the podcast as I sit with Amy Kemper from @hybridhealer as we talk about her brother Matt Kemper. Matt Kemper, an employee at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, has been reported missing. He was last seen at Red Rocks Resort in Las Vegas on Jan 5, 2023. Help us get the word out and maybe reach Matt or someone who has had contact...

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast I welcome one of my teammates to the show, Mr. Jonathon Wright. Jon and I discuss his jiu jitsu journey so far, what brought him to @crazy88mma, and his desire to compete later this year. Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.  Please go follow @findmattke...

What's up everybody? For this episode, Maryland Phil and I give our feelings and review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We give our good bad, and our ugly for the film and our overall score. The episode was recorded back in November, but with the Disney Plus release of the film approaching, I figured we should put this out. Oh and I don't like Tim Burton. Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter h...

What's up everybody? This week on the podcast, I welcome friend and co-worker to the show, Michael P. Mike and I sit and just have a general conversation about work that leads into  a little bit more about Michael's past and understanding of his polyamorous relationship. Also, be on the lookout for the upcoming films Heavy Duty Man and Melancholy which will feature Michael's friend Ricky Bredenbec...

Happy New Year, everyone. This week we start off the new year with returning guest Raj from @_opentalk. On this episode we get a little deep as we discuss a subject that is very important this time of year... mental health, depression and suicide this time of year.   988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to those in need.     Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I gre...

This week on the podcast I welcome BJJ Purple Belt and Law Enforcement Officer, Grigori Lopez. Greg and I flowed between many topics, but we really zeroed in on LEOs training BJJ, belt promotions, and Batman and the Liver King.   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 @socialmediastrate...

Hello everyone and Happy Holidays. This week on the podcast I welcome back friend to the show, Johan Lorentzon. Johan and I sit and talk about our holiday traditions and the differences between Sweden and the U.S. and some of the history as it relates to St. Lucia and how they celebrate.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers co...

Oh hi and welcome back. This week on the podcast I welcome BJJ Black Belt, Bryant Estrada. We talk about Bryant's BJJ journey, injuries, and ego on and off the mats. Bryant can be found on Youtube and TikTok. The links are listed below. https://youtube.com/@bry_jitsu1634 https://www.tiktok.com/@greysonb210?_t=8Y6hYZq6dKA&_r=1   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appre...

Hi folks! This week on the podcast I sit with my wife Sarah Beth and instead of discussing Christmas movies and traditions, we decided to talk about Rolling Stone's Top 100  TV Show Theme Songs. We converse about our likes and dislikes of the list and then we make our own top 25 at the end of it all.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, t...

Welcome back, blue belts. This week on the podcast, @bjjmomma and I ask the question... Why do so many grapplers quit at blue belt? We discuss our theories and experiences, as blue belts, on the matter.  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 eve...

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 cont...

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 hos...