Best George Ivanoff Podcasts (2024)

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Off the Mats Podcast #218- Tapping Cancer Out feat. George Ivanoff 1:23:56

7d ago1:23:56

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Greetings, humans. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Purple Belt and Tap Cancer Out Ambassador, George Ivanoff. In this episode, George shares how he got involved with @tapcancerout, his BJJ journey, his mission to tap cancer out, and the powerful story of how his daughter Mila battled against cancer and won. To follow George and his family's…

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Pop Culture – oh, that’s where that meme comes from! 41:37

6h ago41:37

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We are in the realm of the unlikely with this episode, so sorting out truth from fiction is going to be tricky. Rise to the challenge! Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #219- Growth and Empowerment 1:17:00

3h ago1:17:00

1:17:00

What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back my good friend Johan Lorentzon and new friend to the podcast, Ellie Prchalova. In this episode, we celebrate Johan's recent promotion to BJJ black belt, discuss Ellie's newfound journey into jiu-jitsu, competing in martial arts, how Johan avoided fencing, and ask a few "Would You Rather...?…

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Literature – words, words, words! 31:59

9d ago31:59

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Fiction about fiction? We are so meta. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #217- Blue Collar BJJ feat. Brandon Timmins 1:38:26

14d ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Welcome back, happy people. This week on the podcast I sit with Brandon Timmins, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt training out of Crazy 88 MMA. Brandon shares with us, his introduction to BJJ, his background in wrestling, and his experience with weight cutting, we discuss team sports vs. individual sports, and we finish with a round of "Would You Ra…

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Off the Mats Podcast #216- The Immeasurable Value of Jiu-Jitsu feat. Thomas Rozdzynski 1:23:02

21d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

What’s up, you hungry hungry grapplers? This week on the podcast, I sit down with Thomas Rozdzynski, the host of @therolradio and @rolacademytv in association with @rol_academy. In the episode, we talked about how we learn as grapplers and the evolution of the white belt coming into training. Also in our conversation, we discussed what we’d do if m…

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Oceans and Seas and Things That Live in and on Them and other things that travel in and on them 32:21

25d ago32:21

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It’s wet and sometimes dark. Usually salty. Our ocean related stories are more interesting than that, and two out of three are even true. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #215- The Mat Mindset feat. Drew Elder 1:17:34

26d ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Welcome back, friends and family. This week on the podcast, I sit down with Drew Elder, the host of the Mat Mindset Podcast. In this episode, Drew shares with us how the Mat Mindset Podcast came about, his martial arts origin, realistic expectations, and what it means to be a podcast host. You can keep up with Drew over on Instagram at @the_mat_min…

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Off the Mats Podcast #214- The Competitive Hobbyist feat. Briana Bowley 1:34:23

1M ago1:34:23

1:34:23

What's up, folks? I welcome Briana Bowley back this week on the podcast for a chat. Briana caught us up on how training has been going as she has started Judo and wrestling to build upon her jiu-jitsu. We also talked about how learning BJJ is very much like learning a language, the various names and variations for specific movements, and I try to c…

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Flora and Fauna – it’s alive, I tell you! 32:08

1M ago32:08

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You wouldn’t believe what we’ve found out about animals and plants. Or maybe you would … Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #213- Fight Talk and Entertainment feat. Joe Huggins 1:32:07

1M ago1:32:07

1:32:07

What's up, nerds??? Welcome back for another week of conversation and shenanigans. On this episode, I welcome back my good friend and teammate, Joe Huggins to talk about his return to the MMA cage. Joe and I also talk about entertainment and how it connects to the fight game, trash talk, and how it factors in. And if you're a nerd, we fall into old…

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Off the Mats Podcast #212- Surviving the Game feat. Sav Wright 1:09:36

2M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

What's happening, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back BJJ Purple Belt, Sav Wright. In this episode, we talk about Sav's last competition, her battles with mental health and invisible disabilities behind the scenes, getting back to the mats, and the importance of a good support system. You can follow Sav and her adventures on Instagram a…

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Magic – want to see us pull a rabbit out of our hats? 34:15

2M ago34:15

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Look over there at bogus stories while we distract you with unlikely but true tales. Hey presto! Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #211- Stance and Motion feat. Isaac Knable 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Hey loyal listeners, I'm glad you made it back. This week on the podcast, I welcome wrestling coach, developer of the Stance & Motion mobile app, and the inventor of the Footwork Trainer, Isaac Knable. In this episode we talk about our love for grappling and combat sports, what inspired the idea for the Footwork Trainer, the idea of bringing back r…

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Off the Mats Podcast #210- The Family That Trains Together... feat. David Jova 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome back for the very first time, David Jov. I'd been wanting to sit and talk with this dude for a long time and he finally felt that now was that time. David shared how he got into jiu-jitsu, how his family factored into his training, what it means to be a good training partner, being accoun…

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Space – The Final Frontier, more or less 33:01

2M ago33:01

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Space is so big it has many improbabilities, so any nonsense we dream up might sound plausible. Listen and decide. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #209- Unlocking the Jiu-Jitsu Mindset feat. Rose Miller 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Hello, my fine folks, and welcome back. This week on the podcast, I welcome Rose Miller, an accomplished IBJJF American Nationals Gold Medalist, Nutritionist, Strength Coach, and Atos Brown Belt, for a conversation. Rose discusses her journey into jiu-jitsu, offers insights on changing perspectives in training, discusses the gamification of jiu-jit…

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Off the Mats Podcast #208- Breaking Down BJJ Basics feat. Randy Sheets 1:48:24

3M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

We're back, my friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Black Belt under Vincente Junior, Randy Sheets. In this episode, Randy shares his BJJ origin story, as he discusses why he started and where he was in his life at that point. We also talk about his teaching style, why BJJ is easy, accountability in grappling, and self-defense. For more…

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Australia – yeah, nah 33:22

3M ago33:22

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This wide brown land can make it hard to tell truth from fiction. Just ask Burke and Wills. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #207- Navigating Obstacles and Overcoming Challenges feat. Mannuel C. 1:51:36

3M ago1:51:36

1:51:36

Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back my long-time friend, Mannuel Corona. We had a fun conversation about Mannuel's experience doing the Tough Mudder Run. Mannuel shared some of the ups and downs of his run, the importance of teamwork, and how it kickstarted his return to podcasting and bringing back his show, Off the Saddl…

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Off the Mats Podcast #206- Ranking Up and Rising High feat. Rochelle Potter 1:18:44

3M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I sit with BJJ Purple Belt and one of Grappling Industries' #1 rank Master's Division females, Rochelle Potter from Sharkpit BJJ in Virginia. Rochelle and I talked about her jiu-jitsu journey, injury prevention, Sharkpit's new location, and what BJJ success means to her. You can follow Rochelle and h…

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Medicine – kill or cure or a bit of both 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Two out of three of the stories we present to each other are true. One isn’t. Only take as prescribed and always consult your doctor if in doubt. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #205- Jiu-Jitsu and Beyond feat. Chris Tran 1:35:56

3M ago1:35:56

1:35:56

Greetings, friends! This week on the podcast, I sit with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from @crazy88mma, Chris Tran, and we discuss his martial arts beginnings starting with Tae Kwon Do to Judo to BJJ. We also talk about the importance of mentorship in BJJ, the evolution of the art as a sport, his memorable moment as a grappler, and we work throug…

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Off the Mats Podcast #204- The Gentle Art of Improving Yourself feat. Phinehas Doraisingh 1:47:02

3M ago1:47:02

1:47:02

What's up, happy people? This week on the podcast, I sit down and chat with fellow grappler, Phinehas Doraisingh. Phin is a BJJ practitioner training out of Annapolis, MD. We discussed his journey as he started training right after the Covid lockdowns. Our conversation included how his sobriety has positively effected his training and life, his tim…

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History – the past and whatever’s in it 33:26

4M ago33:26

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Tall tales and true from the past, but which is which? Bogus or believable? Fake or fact? You decide and we'll tell you! Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #203- BJJ Tech Nerd feat. Marco Pagliaro 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

What's up, Nerds??? This week on the podcast, I welcome Marco Pagliaro from BJJ Tech Nerd. I had a great time as we discussed his jiu-jitsu beginnings, being a parent as a grappler, the BJJ community, and entering into the meme and content creation space. For more of Marco and his content, you can find him on Instagram at @bjjtechnerd Also check ou…

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Off the Mats Podcast #202- The Power of Mindset in Sports and Beyond feat. Briana Bowley 1:22:58

4M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Hello and welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome, all the way from Australia, Performance Coach, Briana Bowley to sit down and share her work. We have a good conversation about mindset as an athlete, "burnout" culture, a general breakdown of her work, and her journey into martial arts. For more info on Briana's work or to work w…

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Science – the best way of knowing things 30:26

4M ago30:26

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The history of Science includes lots of stories that are implausible, so a ludicrously false anecdote might be hard to detect, right? Try and guess anyway! Your hosts are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Off the Mats Podcast #201- Beyond the Competition feat.Vannessa Griffin, Kai Rivera, and Bear 2:27:14

4M ago2:27:14

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What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I sit down with another trio from @crazy88mma. I welcome back to the podcast, @griffinbjj, and @kairiverabjj, and for the first time to Off the Mats, we welcome @thegreatbigbear. We have a conversation about mindset before competing, passport etiquette, thoughts on what the hardest sport is, and an in…

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Off the Mats Podcast #200- Combat Chronicles: A 200- Episode Celebration feat. Danny Mahoney, Joe Huggins, and Mark R. 1:48:03

5M ago1:48:03

1:48:03

Welcome back, freaks. This week on the podcast, we celebrate 200 episodes. Thank you, everyone who helped us get this far. Join me as I sit with 3 teammates who have been instrumental in my martial arts journey. @mahoneybadger, @avrgjo3, and @mdavid.bjj88 and I talk about jiu jitsu, their proudest moments in combat sports, celebrity super fights, a…

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Off the Mats Podcast #199- From Mat to Market 1:17:47

5M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

Welcome back, folks. This week I sit down and talk with Eric from @bjj_wholesale and @simpleleafcbd. Eric shared his BJJ story. We discussed how he got started, his preference for no gi vs. gi, the start of BJJ Wholesale, Simple Leaf CBD, and the science behind CBD and how it can benefit us. To keep up on all the deals and happenings, follow @bjj_w…

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Off the Mats Nerdcast #14- What If...? Season 2 2:20:17

5M ago2:20:17

2:20:17

Hey nerds! Here's a little pause between episodes, as we march to 200. This week on the podcast, Maryland Phil and I sit down and discuss the Disney Plus series, What If...? Season 2. We give our thoughts and feelings on each episode, how it compares to the original Marvel comic book series, we ponder what season 3 could look like, and Christian Ba…

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Off the Mats Podcast #198- Insights and Inspirations in BJJ feat. Sergio Vilas 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

What's up, everyone and welcome back to the podcast. This week on the podcast, I welcome Sergio Vilas, Brazilian Jiu JItsu Black Belt from Crazy 88 MMA. Sergio shares how he got into martial arts, his thoughts on gi vs. no-gi, his competition journey, and he discusses his Black Belt competition debut. Join us in this riveting exploration of a Jiu-J…

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Off the Mats #197- When Jiu Jitsu and Lawyering Collide feat. Neil Duke 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

What's up, happy people? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we bring you an intriguing conversation with seasoned Jiu-Jitsu professional, Neil Duke. We outline the integral roles of respect, ego, and technique in Jiu-Jitsu. We delve into the unexpected correlation between the high-stress world of law and the mental and physic…

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Off the Mats #196- Battling Through Adversity feat. Tracy Frances 1:20:40

6M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Tracy Frances. We last spoke on the podcast back in August of 2022 and we did a lot of catching up. Tracy shared details on her continued journey in jiu-jitsu, recovery from injury and her health, and finding a new jiu jitsu home. Be sure to follow Tracy's journey at @pole.jitsu on Insta…

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Off the Mats #195- BJJ Laughs feat. Trevor Christinsen 1:56:49

6M ago1:56:49

1:56:49

What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome Trevor from @bjj_laughs on Instagram. Trevor, myself, and several other BJJ social media influencers recently collaborated on a hilarious project. In this episode, we talked about his BJJ beginnings, being a real-life hero, movies and our love for them, and laughter. We had lots of laughs…

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Off the Mats #194- Epic Roll BJJ feat. Matt Wahlstrom 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Welcome back, friends and family. This week on the podcast, I sit down and talk with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, inventor of the One Bottle, and owner of @epicrollbjj, Matt Wahlstrom. In this episode, Matt shares how Epic Roll BJJ was born, and how the partnership with Zoltan Bathory and Heather Gracie began, he explains in his words what an en…

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Off the Mats #193- Riding the Tides of Health & Fitness feat. Joe KW 2:10:05

7M ago2:10:05

2:10:05

Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome back for the first time since episode 3, Joe KW of Nerd Rage Radio. The plan was to talk about Joe's fitness and nutrition routine. But as old friends do, we ended up all over the place talking about placebo effects, sharing passwords for streaming, work/life balance, and eventually health …

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Off the Mats #192- Combat and Coaching feat.Eli Adams & Cody Toler 55:37

7M ago55:37

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Happy New Year, folks, and welcome back. This week, we kick off 2024 by chatting with the hosts of the newly formed Combat and Coaching Podcast, Eli Adams and Cody Toler. They shared their athletic journey that led them to combat sports, their coaching and training philosophy as well as approach, and their plans for 2024. You can follow Eli's journ…

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Off the Mats #191- More Than Just Jiu Jitsu feat. Daiyabolic 1:47:16

7M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Happy Christmas, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome grappler, bodybuilder, and overall cool dude, Daiyabolic. Daiya and I previously appeared on Nerd Rage Radio a few weeks back where he shared a lot about his past and upbringing. This week, we talked more about his journey into bodybuilding, gymnastics, jiu jitsu, and motivation. For more …

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Off the Mats #190- What Jiu Jitsu Does for Us feat. Joe Donovan 1:16:54

7M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

What's up, friends? This week on the podcast, I welcome my first guest from New Hampshire training out of the @nomad_grappling_club, Mr. Joe Donovan. Joe came on to share his story related to his BJJ journey. We discussed the highs that come with training and some of the lows we encountered before training. For more on Joe and his journey, you can …

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Off the Mats #189- The Freedom 2 Fight feat. Anura Mathis 1:10:15

7M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Hi, everyone! This week on the podcast, I welcome the host of the @freedom_2_fight podcast, Anura Mathis. She's a Professional Counselor, M.A., LLPC, EMDR Trauma Therapist with Freedom 2 Connect Counseling, LLC, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. In this episode, we discuss Anura's martial arts journey, her work as a counselor, and how martial…

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Off the Mats Nerdcast #13- The Marvels 49:29

8M ago49:29

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Greetings! This week on the podcast, Maryland Phil makes his triumphant return and in his return, we talk about the latest MCU film, The Marvels. We talk about the controversies surrounding the film as it relates to box office and reviews from folks who haven't seen the film. We briefly discuss the mid-credit scene that begins tying it all together…

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Off the Mats #188- Neurodivergent Grappler feat. Blu Mays 38:29

8M ago38:29

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Hello again, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome Blu Mays to discuss neurodivergence, her grappler journey, picking the right gym, and how to handle competition jitters. This episode is a little shorter than normal because we were short on time, but I'm looking forward to having Blu back on. For more on Blu and her jiu-jitsu journey, follo…

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Off the Mats #187- Jiu Jitsu is A Journey feat. Ariana Gracia 1:06:31

8M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Welcome back, friends. This week, I welcome back Arianna G. The last time we spoke, we'd briefly discussed her podcast and promotion to blue belt. We picked up right where we'd left off and talked more about her jiu-jitsu journey, competing, her coaching, and trusting the process as she continues to grow on the mats and pursue her purple belt. Be s…

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Off the Mats #186- All-American Kettlebell Open feat. Dana Zornes & Mike Lee 57:05

8M ago57:05

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What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back kettlebell athlete and owner of RazeBells, Dana Zornes, along with Mike Lee. Dana and Mike share their experience as they competed in and hosted the All-American Kettlebell Open @ Mr. America All-American Sports Festival back in October in Atlantic City. We discussed the ins and outs of set…

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Off the Mats #185- Chad the Dad BJJ News 1:38:42

9M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Hey folks, we're back! This week Chad 'The Dad" Myers returns to discuss his new project, Chad the Dad BJJ News. Chad shares with us the inspiration to start the channel, the show's potential, content creations, and how to approach passion projects. Thank you, everyone, for all your downloads and support. I greatly appreciate it all. Thank you. To …

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Off the Mats #184- Fighting Through Adversity feat. Eli Adams 1:30:39

9M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I welcome friend, teammate, and coach over at Crazy 88 MMA where we train, Eli Adams. We discussed Eli's martial arts journey as he shared details on his UCL injury, dealing with adversity, winning gold at ADCC in Atlantic City, and MCU films. We talk nerd stuff, y'all. You can follow Eli's journey on…

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Off the Mats #183- Conversation With A Meddling Kid feat. Ed Hunt 1:47:54

9M ago1:47:54

1:47:54

What's up, friends and family? This week on the podcast, I play catch-up with my old friend, teammate, and the busiest person I know, Ed Hunt. We go the full run and discuss BJJ and how covid affected his training, scary movies, his journey from education to real estate, podcasting, and how his comic book came about. Ed can be found at the links be…

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Off the Mats #182- Student of BJJ 2:25:23

9M ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Welcome back, happy people. This week on the podcast, I welcome back, Zack H., who curates content on @studentofbjj on Instagram and is also the creator of the upcoming BJJ app @champions_keep_score. Zack and I have been on this BJJ social media journey together for quite some time and we did some catching up as we discussed BJJ and how it relates …

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