Off the Mats Podcast

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ever...

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...

Welcome back to part two of last week's epsiode. In this second part Mannuel and I continue our conversation aboutbvarious topics including race on our area, covid, and bad jokes. We were all over the place.   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...

This week on the podcast we welcome Mannuel Corona for part one of a two parter. We talked so long that we ended up having to split the episode into two parts. Part 1, we discuss everything from jiu jitsu, injuries, and movies. We were all over the place.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.    Go...

This week on the podcast I welcome grappler, cosplayer, and Raiders fan @bjjkat_ We discuss what it's like as a grappler with bad knees, cosplay and how that came about for her, and being a Raiders fan where ever they go.   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_ho...

Hello again, scrappers. This week on the podcast we welcome back Jamie Colleen as she makes her return to the cage after knee surgery. We also discussed her most recent project @_tempd_ and how she balances work, training,  and being a mom.   Jamie can be found on Instagram at @badmmama being an overall positive figure on the platform and being a domestic violence advocate to those in need. Also,...

What's up, family? This week we welcome newly minted BJJ Black Belt and all around great guy, James McClughen. James shared his BJJ journey with us, as well as his time in the U.S. Army, childhood stories, and we talk some DragonBall Z.   Be sure to check out @theoverwatchfoundation   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continu...

What's up and welcome back, everyone. This week on the podcast I sit and chat with Tracy Frances, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu White belt competitor our of Illinois. In our conversation we discuss her ongoing battle with Lyme Disease, her BJJ journey, and why competing is important.   Be sure to check out @theoverwatchfoundation and Tracy's sponsors. Use her promo code and save some money on some cool pr...

This week on the podcast I welcome back the owner of Asgard503 and 10th Planet Portland brown belt, Michael Ciochon. This time around we chat a bit about Covid, BJJ and the community, conspiracies, and movies. We had a rad time and talked about EVERYTHING! Big shout out and thank you to Michael. Go visit asgard503.com. You can also contact him about custom gear at asgard503@gmail.com . Thank you e...

Hello, friends. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we are celebrating 2 years of doing this. So, as tradition would have it, my guest, from the very first episode and the 1 year anniversary episode.... @mdavid.bjj88. We converse about where he is in his BJJ journey, competing and what it means to him, and the importance of choosing the right doctor. Thank you all for listeni...

Welcome back to the podcast, friends. This week, I sit with attorney by day, ninja by night; Miss Julia Blackburn. This episode we discuss her frequency on the podcast, her adventures during competition season, and time travel.... It got weird.   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 foll...

What's up, conspiracy theorists? This week on the podcast I welcome back co-host of the @whysonerdy podcast and Tinfoil Bunker podcast, Michael Camp. On this episode we try to get weird and talk conspiracies, but we just end up laughing at a lot of silly stuff.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you. ...

Hey everyone!!! Welcome back to another week of the podcast. On this episode I had the pleasure of sitting with my neighbor, @razebells and we had a discussion about his time in the Army, being neighbors and parents, and his kettlebell journey.   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 foll...

Hey everybody. This week on the podcast, I welcome back one of the founders of @artesuaveelite , Fredo aka @jiujitsu_papi and we talk a little bit about the growth of Arte Suave Elite, the upcoming event on July16th in Phoenix, AZ, and Fredo's own personal competition routine.   Be sure to head over to @aretsuaveelite or follow the link in my link tree to check out the event this coming weekend.  ...

Howdy everyone. Welcome back to the podcast. This week I had the opportunity to sit and chat with @dannypatrickbjj. Danny and I discussed many different topics that ranged from odd names, weird scenarios we've encountered at open mats, and memes.   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 fo...

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast I welcome BJJ Black Belt and 10th Planet Portland coach, Phill Schwartz. Coach Phill and mutually agreed to not discuss BJJ and went for nerdy instead. We talked about the MCU, DCEU, the Boys,  and what non-featured character should get a film.   Phill can be found at @phillschwartz10p on Instagram and also @10thplanetportland Big shout out to Eric an...

Welcome back, everyone. This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with BJJ Black Belt and author, Shane Sorensen about his upcoming book, Renaissance Wisdom: How to Flourish in the Modern Day. Shane and I discussed details about the book, how the idea came about, and how he managed the time between writing the book, training, and working.    As mentioned on the episode, Shane can be...

What's up, happy people. Welcome back to another edition of the podcast. This episode, Maryland Phil and I will talk about the Disney Plus series Moon Knight. We go over the usual scores, along with the good, the bad, the ugly, and we even heavily disagree on the ending.   Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us up to date on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic...

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast I'm happy to speak with my friend Jess about her fitness and jiu jitsu journey. In our conversation we addressed the importance of taking it slow, jiu jitsu community, and rehabbing injuries.   Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you.    Big shout outs to ev...

Hi everyone. This week on the podcast, I welcome back my good friend @teanna_taylor for a quick catch up. This time around we discuss why she left England for Madrid, belt promotions, weather, and hip hop dancing.   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 ove...

Hey people. Maryland Phil and I are back with another spoiler filled episode of the podcast. In this edition we'll discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We give our Good, Bad, and Ugly of the film, our viewer scores, and our feelings on where this film ranks amongst the rest. I also took Benadryl and you can tell.   Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where h...