Off the Mats Podcast

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...

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...