Best Jake Dante Podcasts (2024)

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Off the Mats Podcast #231- Martial Arts & Mirth 1:44:45

2h ago1:44:45

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Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Purple belt and content creator Viktoria from Australia. Viktoria shared how her martial arts journey began, the importance of making people laugh, finding your tribe, and recognizing ego on and off the mats. To keep up with Viktoria, head over to @heiviktoria on Instagram. Follow the link b…

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #68- The Craft 1:12:37

23h ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Happy Spooky Season, you ghouls. This week on the podcast, we sit down and chat about a personal favorite. All of these films are favorites for us, including the 1996 film The Craft. In this episode, we discuss how the film shifted the focus to the female protagonist, witchcraft, as a metaphor for adolescence and teenage rebellion, and we even talk…

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Aaron Dante, Executive Producer and Host Of No Pix After Dark Podcast 35:18

4d ago35:18

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For five years, Aaron Dante has been capturing the heart of Baltimore and beyond with his No Pix After Dark podcast. Now, we're turning the mic on him! In this episode of the Free To Bmore podcast, Aaron shares why Baltimore’s stories deserve a bigger spotlight and what’s next for his journey. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation.…

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Off the Mats Podcast #230- Family Matters Part 1 feat. Roberta Haynes 1:22:29

8d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

What's going on, family and friends? This week, I want to share a personal episode with you. It's special to me because I get to sit and talk with my Grandmother. She shares stories about her childhood, coming from Exumas, Bahamas, moving to Washington, DC, and then to Detroit. She shares stories about her career working at Head Start, raising seve…

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Off the Mats Podcast #229- No Gi, No Limits feat. Taelor Moore 1:29:48

12d ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Greetings, folks. This week, on the podcast, I chat with Taelor Moore, a BJJ grappler out of 10 Planet Jiu Jitsu Oceanside. Taelor and I had a fun conversation as she shared her jiu-jitsu story. We found out the when, where, and why of her early training days. Taelor also discussed her experience as a public figure in the BJJ community, why she pre…

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #67- Cursed Films- Poltergeist 52:42

19d ago52:42

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What's up, ghoulies? This week on the podcast, Sarah Beth and I sit down and chat about the cursed film theory behind the Poltergeist film franchise. We discuss the tragic and untimely deaths of Dominique Dunne and Heather O'Rourke, the origin of the curse, cast members' thoughts on the matter, and whether we believe the films to be cursed or not. …

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Off the Mats Podcast #228- Arte Suave Elite: Grapple For A Cause feat. Alfredo Moscoso 1:24:43

19d ago1:24:43

1:24:43

Greetings, everyone. This week on the podcast, I want to welcome back Alfredo Moscoso of Arte Suave Elite. Fredo and I did some catching up as we discussed the current state of Arte Suave Elite. We talked about the most recent event that took place on September 14th, we discussed being able to have fun while doing the things that you love, being au…

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Off the Mats Podcast #227- Unorthodox Nutrition feat. Mike Leng 1:40:36

26d ago1:40:36

1:40:36

Hi, friends and welcome back to the podcast. This week, I chat with Mike Leng, a sports nutritionist with 14 years of experience specializing in BJJ and MMA. Mike and I discussed what makes for good nutrition, weight-cutting in combat sports, my love for honey buns, and a little bit about eating lifestyles like the carnivore and vegan diets. To cat…

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #66- The Strangers 1:13:21

1M ago1:13:21

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Howdy, strangers and welcome back. This week on the podcast, I sit with Sarah Beth and we chat about the 2008 film, The Strangers. We briefly rundown the film as we discuss the themes and our thoughts on how it made us feel. We also mention the 2018 sequel and the 2024 remake, The Strangers: Chapter 1. The Strangers is a 2008 psychological horror f…

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Mark Vivano, Former WJZ-TV Sports Director 38:03

30d ago38:03

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In this episode of the Free To Bmore podcast, we sit down with Baltimore sports broadcasting legend Mark Viviano as he reflects on his 40-year career. Mark shares how it all began, relives some of his most memorable sports moments, and talks about what the future holds for him and his family here in Charm City. Whether you're a sports fan or just l…

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Off the Mats Podcast #226- George's Excellent Adventure feat. George Ivanoff 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Hey folks, welcome back. This week on the podcast, I sit, once again, with George Ivanoff and he shares his adventures from CJI and ADCC. We talk about his experience at both events, matchups, event competitions, and the future of jiu-jitsu, ADCC, and CJI. To follow George and his family's continued adventures, head over to Instagram and see @geo_n…

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Off the Mats Podcast #225- Steaks🥩Strangles🥋Stoicism💀 feat. Chad Meyers 1:19:30

1M ago1:19:30

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Welcome back, folks. This week on the podcast, I sit with friend of the podcast and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Chad Meyers. In this episode, Chad shares his transformation to a full-on carnivore and how it has helped him. We discuss the benefits of a meat-only diet, getting back in touch with our physical & mental health, jiu-jitsu & stoicism,…

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Off the Mats Podcast #224- Crafting Success on the Mats and Beyond feat.Roxi Smith 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Hello again, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome Roxi Smith, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler who focuses on strength, flexibility, and mobility programs specifically designed for female BJJ practitioners. She is also the creator of the Ready to Roll training app, which offers tailored programs to help BJJ athletes improve their physical condi…

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #65- Cursed Films- The Conjuring 1:49:04

2M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

What’s up, Jabronis? This week on the podcast, I welcome back Mannuel C. and for the first time on the podcast, his wife Alicia. Together we have a conversation about the cursed film theory that surrounds the 2011 film, The Conjuring. The Conjuring is a supernatural horror film based on the true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine War…

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Off the Mats Podcast #223- Adapting on the Mat feat. Randy Sheets 1:33:20

2M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Randy Sheets. As we get reacquainted, Randy and I talk about adapting on the mat, and counterattacks while grappling, and we go through a quick round of "Would You Rather...?" For more content from Randy, follow his Instagram account at @black_belt_randy and head over to his link tree for s…

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Off the Mats Podcast #222- Cheers to Four Years feat. Mark Rollamas 2:35:09

2M ago2:35:09

2:35:09

Oh lookie here, we celebrate another year. What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, we celebrate another year of nonsense and when that time comes around, there's only one person I want to chat with... Mark Rollamas, my teammate and friend out of Crazy 88 MMA. Mark and I talk about our year in grappling, our ventures into other sports like tenni…

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #64- Friday the 13th: The Series 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Happy Friday, folks. This week on the podcast, I fly solo as I sit down and talk about one of my favorite shows as a kid, Friday the 13th: The Series. In this episode, I review the show's basic premise, some memorable episodes, themes throughout the series, and what made it stand out from other horror properties. "Friday the 13th: The Series" is a …

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Off the Mats Podcast #221- Martial Arts Musings feat. Jennifer Thompson 1:48:21

2M ago1:48:21

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Happy Monday, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome back Jennifer Thompson to catch up on how training has been going for her. We also discuss the differences and challenges between training in the gi vs. no-gi, flow rolling, and what it means, the calmness of martial artists, and we talk about various styles of McDojos. Jennifer can be foun…

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Off the Mats Podcast #220- The Drop Bear Downpour feat. Danielle Curtis 1:27:35

3M ago1:27:35

1:27:35

Hello again, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome Danielle Curtis, who is the host of the Drop Bear Downpour Podcast, a mixed martial artist in the bantamweight division, a triple champ (featherweight, bantamweight, and flyweight championships), and a content creator. Danielle shared the story of her martial arts journey and the importance …

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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #63- Longlegs 1:11:25

3M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

"Longlegs" is a 2024 horror thriller directed by Oz Perkins. The film stars Maika Monroe as FBI agent Lee Harker, tasked with capturing the elusive serial killer, Longlegs. As Harker delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a series of occult clues that suggest a sinister and supernatural element to the killer's spree. Thank you, everyone…

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Off the Mats Podcast #219- Growth and Empowerment feat. Johan Lorentzon and Eliska Prchalova 1:17:00

3M 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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Off the Mats Podcast #218- Tapping Cancer Out feat. George Ivanoff 1:23:56

3M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

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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So, You Like Horro? Podcast #62- Age-Appropriate Horror 1:03:24

3M ago1:03:24

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Welcome back, folks. This week on the podcast, I'm joined by my wife Sarah Beth, and our daughter, Sophie as we sit and talk about age-appropriate horror and the idea of how to introduce your kids to horror. We discuss the early stages in literature starting from ages 3-6, TV shows during the years of 7-9, and the films that begin to shape us from …

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

3M 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

3M ago1:23:02

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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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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #61- Cursed Films: The Crow 1:47:52

4M ago1:47:52

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What’s up, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back Rikki Tikki Timber as we discuss the curse connected to the 1994 film, The Crow.The curse surrounding the 1994 film "The Crow" and the Lee family is a series of tragic events that have led to speculation and myth. The central figure of this curse narrative is Brandon Lee, the son of legenda…

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Royal Ascot Preview Day 5 with Andy Holding and Tote 39:47

4M ago39:47

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Day 5 of Royal Ascot is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the final day of action at Royal Ascot. Host George Elek is joined by our very own Andy Holding and introducing new sponsor from Tote Racing Jamie Benson. The trio give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing and offer their picks from a world pool perspectiv…

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Royal Ascot Preview Day Four with Andy Holding and Tote 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Royal Ascot Day 4 is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the day four action at Ascot. Host George Elek is joined by our very own Andy Holding and introducing new sponsor from Tote Racing Jamie Benson. The trio give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing and offer their picks from a world pool perspective. Hosted on …

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Royal Ascot Preview Day Three with Andy Holding and Tote 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Royal Ascot Day Three is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the day three action at Ascot. Host George Elek is joined by our very own Andy Holding and introducing new sponsor from Tote Racing Jamie Benson. The trio give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing and offer their picks from a world pool perspective. Hoste…

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Royal Ascot Day 2 Preview with Andy Holding & Tote 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Royal Ascot is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the day two action at Ascot. Host George Elek is joined by our very own Andy Holding and introducing new sponsor from Tote Racing Jamie Benson. The trio give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing and offer their picks from a world pool perspective. Hosted on Acast. …

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Royal Ascot Day 1 Preview with Andy Holding & Tote 48:39

4M ago48:39

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Royal Ascot is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the day one action at Ascot next week. Host George Elek is joined by our very own Andy Holding and introducing new sponsor from Tote Racing Jamie Benson. The duo give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing and offer their picks from a world pool perspective. Hosted o…

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

4M 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

4M ago1:34:23

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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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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #60- A Conversation with David A. Roberts 1:40:19

4M ago1:40:19

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What’s up all you sociopaths and welcome back. This week on the podcast, I sit down with David A. Roberts, co-founder of Wagyu Films, director of Older God, and great conversationalist. David and I discussed many topics including the making of Older Gods, cults and jiu-jitsu being one, practical effects, horror as a whole, and what is the right hor…

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Jack Dwyer, CEO of CFG Bank 34:49

4M ago34:49

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Join us in this episode of the Free to Bmore podcast as we welcome Jack Dwyer, CEO of CFG Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Baltimore. Jack recently introduced the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong High Yield Money Market Account to support Key Bridge recovery efforts, with CFG Bank matching donations up to $500,000. As the founder of CFG, Jack…

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

4M 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

4M ago1:09:36

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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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Irish Guineas Tips & Preview with Andy Holding 29:44

5M ago29:44

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The Irish Guineas is here! The oddschecker Betting Show covers all bases from the action at the Curragh with host George Elek joined by our very own Andy Holding on the hunt for some winners this weekend.The duo give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing at the Curragh and offer their picks and rationale as the flat season continues to…

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

5M 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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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #59- Horror Comedy 1:20:36

5M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Hello again, everyone. This week on the podcast, I sit with my buddy Jonathan Yoe and he had the great idea to talk about horror and how it crosses over with comedy. In this episode, we talk about what we think makes a good horror comedy, some earlier works, where the subgenre may go, and what makes us laugh. Thank you, everyone, for your support. …

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Dante Meeting Tips & Preview with Andy Holding 32:56

5M ago32:56

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he Dante Meeting is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the action at York with host George Elek joined by our very own Andy Holding on the hunt for some winners this weekend.The duo give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing at York and offer their picks and rationale as the flat season continues to provide top tie…

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PGA Championship 2024 | Tips, Betting Preview & Expert Insight 56:32

5M ago56:32

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Host George Elek is joined by oddschecker golf expert Niall Lyons and analyst Justin Ray to preview the 2024 PGA Championship in Kentucky.Niall has worked as a golf trader and been tipping for oddschecker for a number of years and Justin is head of content for Twenty First Group, who provide sports intelligence and analytics to the professionals. H…

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandar Usyk | Betting Tips & Preview with Parimatch 23:23

5M ago23:23

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In our Parimatch betting preview of Tyson Fury v Oleksandar Usyk, host Dan Worth is joined by former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla and oddschecker boxing tipster Dominic McGuinness to discuss how the fight will pan out and what the future holds for both fighters.The two heavyweights battle it out in Riyadh to become the first undisputed…

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Jasmine Allen and Chabria Hill, Founders of the Charm School Project for Girls 35:05

5M ago35:05

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In this episode, we welcome Jasmine Allen and Chabria Hill, founders of the Charm School Project for Girls. This program is dedicated to empowering young black and brown girls in Baltimore. Through dance and mentorship, they aim to inspire confidence and help girls reach their full potential. Join us as they share their journey and discuss the impa…

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

5M 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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Off the Mats Podcast #209- Unlocking the Jiu-Jitsu Mindset feat. Rose Miller 1:18:12

5M ago1:18:12

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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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So, You Like Horror? Podcast #58- Older Gods 2:01:36

5M ago2:01:36

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What's up, you freaks? As we enter the month of May, Joe KW and Maryland Phil return just in time to sit down and do a movie review of the independent horror film, "Older Gods" from Wagyu Films. In our discussion, we share a basic summary of the film, the behind-the-scenes details, and our "Good, Bad, and Ugly". "Older Gods" is described as "A Love…

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Guineas Festival Tips & Preview with Andy Holding 33:46

5M ago33:46

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The Guineas Festival is here! The oddschecker Betting Show cover all bases from the action at Newmarket with host George Elek joined by our very own Andy Holding on the hunt for some winners this weekend.The duo give their expert tips and opinions ahead of the racing at Newmarket and offer their picks and rationale as the flat season gets set for i…

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

5M 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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Off the Mats Podcast #207- Navigating Obstacles and Overcoming Challenges feat. Mannuel C. 1:51:36

6M ago1:51:36

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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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