And we're back with another for the week. This time on the podcast, I got to continue a conversation @the_shoky that started a few weeks back at Skullstice. Shoky and I talk about beers, race relations, piranhas, alternate lives, and LOST. Also, there's a further continuation on his podcast "Now You've Made It Awkward." Go check it out. Shoky can also be found at the links below. https://www.facebook.com/ShokyReviews?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://youtube.com/@nowyoumadeitawkwardpodcast https://youtube...
Jun 28, 2023•3 hr 40 min•Ep. 166
Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, we welcome Ms. Melly Sparkles, all the way from Sydney, Australia. Melly and I discussed her jiu-jitsu journey, using art to enhance her learning & note-taking, and Melly even answered some questions about Australia that my 7-year-old was wondering about. You can find Melly's artwork and follow her BJJ journey on Instagram at @theartofjiujitsu and also head over to her Etsy Shop and check out her wares. https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheArtofJiuJitsu?ref...
Jun 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 165
Hey folks, welcome back. This week on the podcast, I chat with BJJ Purple Belt Sav Wright. Sav and I discussed jiu jitsu and what it taught her in terms of realisticexpectations. We went over her martial arts journey, songwriting, and she's also an architect. You can follow Sav and her adventures on Instagram at @sav613. Also big shout out to Sav's sponsors over at @hyperfly. Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 164
What's up, friends? We're back to our routine. This week on the podcast, I welcome James Humberstone. James is in the early stages of his jiu-jitsu journey as he trains out of @wammabdn and has an ileostomy. He shares the story of how the ileostomy came about for him, being turned down by a gym due to his condition (for safety reasons), and where he is on his journey. You can follow James and his adventures on Instagram at @jnchumberstone Also, go give a follow to @the_goosewithout_guts. He also...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 163
This week on the podcast, we do things a little differently. I sat with some of my friends from @nerdrageradioig and @realmofcollectors as we all got together for the Spring Skullstiice. There was lots of fun had and before I even arrived at this collectors gathering, I was made aware of @almac2783, who is from Ireland and trains BJJ. We started a podcast with Tyler F and started talking jiu-jitsu, until I had to leave. Then the topic went to a collector's heavy talk. Thank you all for listening...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 162
What's up, good people? This week on the podcast, I welcome back Chad Meyers following his recent promotion to BJJ Black Belt. We discussed his experience traveling to Brazil for the promotion, Jiu Jitsu in the U.S. vs. Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil, and fundamentals in jiu-jitsu and how everything leads back to it. Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Thank you. To catch up with Chad and the new podcast, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 161
Greetings, freaks. This week on the podcast I welcome back @teanna_taylor_bjj. This episode discusses her continued BJJ journey, competition mindset, lessons learned, and general conversation among friends. Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Thank you. Also, major shout out to Dr. Carl Bescoby over at @theinjurypsychologist. He has been a major help to Teanna as she continues on the mats. Be sure to check out the following sponsors of Teanna as ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 160
Hello boys and girls. You want to hear a story about two nerds raging? Well, you've come to the right place. Maryland Phil and I got together this episode and talked about the latest Ant-Man film and how it affects the MCU moving forward. As usual, we get sidetracked and end up talking about so much more and also how bad of a Boy Scout I was. I only learned one knot. Maryland Phil can be found on Twitter hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us up to date on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic and...
May 17, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 11
Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome Chad Kuhn of Team East Coast BJJ out of Ohio. Chad and I rolled into conversation like two old friends from the Midwest. We discussed his discovery of BJJ, early beginnings in creepy basements, BJJ and how it's evolved, and horror movies....we like them. Chad can be found on Instagram at @teameastcoast_bjj and go check him out on the Limitless Podcast. You can find them on Instagram, as well at @limitless_radiocast. Thank you, everyone, fo...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 159
Surprise!!! We're back with another episode this week. I got the opportunity to play catch up with my good friend, Fredo from Arte Suave Elite. Since the last time I spoke with Fredo he's been promoted to Braziliam Jiu Jitsu brown belt and he has competed a lot. And in addition to running Arte Suave Elite, he's also running the Kratos Wrestling Series. We go over the upcoming. Arte Suave Elite card scheduled on May 13th. Be sure to head over to @aretsuaveelite or follow the link in my link tree ...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 158
Welcome back, folks. This week on the podcast I sat down with the owner of Victory High Performance out of San Jose. Matt and I had a good conversation as he shared with me how the program works for his clients. We also discussed his transition from hockey to BJJ, ego in sports, and his most horrific injury on the ice. For more info on Victory High Performance, head over to Instagram and follow @victoryhighperformance And if you're in the area go check out the free seminar in Santa Clara on May ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 157
Welcome back, friends and family. This week on the podcast, I welcome the Arte Suave Elite 170 lbs No Gi Blue Belt champion (Rocking the BJJ.Wiki Belt), Carlos Cruz. Carlos and I talked about his BJJ journey as it relates to how and why he got started. In our discussion, we went over having fun while training, feelings when competing, comic book fandom, and card tricks. You can find Carlos on Instagram at @carloscruzbjj Also, give a follow to @artesuaveelite if you aren't already doing so. Thank...
May 01, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 156
Greetings, freaks! This week on the podcast I welcome the host of the Fight Space Podcast and co-host of the MCU Lorecast, Captain Shenko. I was recently a guest on the Fight Space and we figured it would be fun to meet up on Off the Mats and discuss her background in martial arts, life & podcast balance, the MCU Lorecats, and why Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best MCU film. You can find Cptn Shenko on Instagram at @thefightspace and also give a follow to @mculorecast and go check o...
Apr 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 155
What's up, folks? This week on the podcast we welcome back Ms. Julia aka @jiujitsubadger. In this episode Julia and I discussed her latest adventures in competition, salt tablets & P.O.T.S, running marathons, and Disney jail. Shout out as mentioned by Julia @distelleryofmodernart- Craft distillery in Chamblee, GA https://distilleryofmodernart.com/instagram/ @yourjoylab https://www.joylab.coach/ Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Thank you. Go chec...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 709
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. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you. Go check out @socialme...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 153
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 instructional videos, or buy RJ a coffee. https://linktr.ee/ImmortalJiuJitsu Thank you everyone for al...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 152
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 his adventures on Instagram at @myteehealthy where he keeps us updated on his journey. Also if you're ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 151
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 @offthesaddlepodcast on Instagram for more details on the podcast Thank you everyone for all your dow...
Mar 20, 2023•3 hr 35 min•Ep. 150
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 account is operated by friend to the podcast and guest @bjjmomma . She's just getting started, but her i...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 149
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 downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you....
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 708
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_jitsu1634 https://www.tiktok.com/@greysonb210?_t=8Y6hYZq6dKA&_r=1 Thank you everyone for all your downloads an...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 147
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/TheMartialArtsMuse Thank you everyone for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Each week,...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 146
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 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj And go check out @shutupnut over at The Razzle Dazzle Podcast where she...
Feb 20, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 145
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 keeps us up to date on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic and movie news. Thank you all for listening t...
Feb 15, 2023•3 hr 49 min•Ep. 10
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, the numbers continue to grow. Thank you. Go check out @tererekidsproject They promote the social inclu...
Feb 13, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 144
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, but her impact is already being felt. @flexpromeals- BJJMOMMA20 @flamingo_us- BJJMOMMA15 Thank you ev...
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 143
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 up to, head over to the link below and you'll be up to date on all the happenings. https://linktr.ee/flo...
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 142
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 with Matt. If you hear anything, please reach out to @findmattkemper on Instagram or contact Amy at...
Jan 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 141
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 @findmattkemper and @hybridhealer as Matt Kemper has been missing, now, for 18 days. Amy is asking for our help ...
Jan 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 140
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 hosting @nerdragecast where he keeps us up to date on the Nerd Rage happenings and comic and movie ne...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 9
