Mat Rats Podcast: Choked Out Chats

Real talk. Real rolls. Real Jiu-Jitsu.Mat Rats dives deep into the grind — training, competing, mindset, recovery, and the mat culture that keeps us coming back.Featuring raw conversations, athlete insights, technique breakdowns, and the stories behind the struggle.New episodes weekly.This is Choked Out Chats

Mat Rats Podcast: Choked Out Chats is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mat Rats Podcast: Choked Out Chats, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12 | MMA After 42, BJJ Longevity & Real Fighting

  May 12, 20261h 3mS2

  <p>On this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit down with longtime martial artist and BJJ black belt DJ Wegesin. From wrestling since childhood to stepping into MMA competition after the age of 42, DJ shares what keeps him training, competing, and evolving decades into the martial arts journey.</p><p>We dive into:<br>• Starting MMA later in life<br>• Fear, pressure & mindset<br>• Wrestling into BJJ<br>• Striking & Muay Thai<br>• Real fighting vs sport jiu-jitsu<br>• Longevity, recovery & training smart<br>• Coaching philosophy & gym culture</p><p>DJ also talks about helping guide the development of the Muay Thai...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11 | White Belt Enters First BJJ Tournament... and Wins! (Tap Out Cancer)

  May 4, 202655 minS2

  <p>Most people talk about competing…Very few actually sign up.In the Season 2 premier episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit down with our teammate Victor Williams — a white belt who stepped onto the competition mat for the first time at Tap Out Cancer… and walked away a champion.But this isn’t just about winning.We break down:The fear of signing up for your first tournamentWhat it actually feels like before your first matchThe nerves, doubt, and pressure of competingWhat matters (and what doesn’t) at white beltHow team culture at Deep Water Jiu Jitsu plays a roleIf y...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10 | Season Finale | Black Belt Wisdom & NFC Super Fight Breakdown

  Mar 3, 20261h 28mS1

  <p>In the Season 1 Finale of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit downwith Black Belt Professor Jason Scohier to talk about the real journey throughBrazilian Jiu Jitsu — from white belt struggles to black belt leadership.</p><p>We also break down Jae’s recent NFC Super Fight, including:<br>• Fight week mindset<br>• Super fight pressure vs tournament brackets<br>• Technical growth and lessons learned<br>• How to process competition emotionally</p><p>This episode dives deep into:<br>• What a black belt really represents<br>• Guard evolution in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu<br>• Fixing weak positions<br>• Gym culture and leadership<br>• Comp...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9 | Jae’s NFC Super Fight + Our Favorite Guards & USA Wins Gold

  Feb 23, 202643 minS1

  <p>In Episode 9 of the Mat Rats Podcast, we break down:</p><p>🔥 Jae’s upcoming NFC Super Fight<br>🥋 Our favorite BJJ guards and positions<br>🧠 Guards we need to improve<br>🚀 Team USA’s gold medal hockey win</p><p><br></p><p>We talk super fight pressure, competition mindset, guard strategy in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and championship mentality.</p><p>Whether you train gi, no-gi, compete in tournaments, or just love combat sports culture — this episode brings high-level grappling talk and real locker-room energy.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>NFC Super Fight preparation</p><p>Best guards in Brazilia...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8 | Should Everyone Compete in BJJ? (Hobbyist vs Competitor Mindset)

  Feb 15, 202646 minS1

  <p>Do you have to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be considered “serious”?</p><p>In Episode 9 of the Mat Rats Podcast, we break down one of the most debated topics in BJJ culture — whether everyone should compete.</p><p>We discuss:</p>​The pressure to compete in Jiu Jitsu gyms​The benefits of competition​The risks of competing​Hobbyist vs competitor mindset​Injury concerns and family balance​Is avoiding competition fear… or wisdom?<p>Whether you’re a white belt thinking about your first tournament or a seasoned hobbyist who’s never stepped on the competition mats, this episode will challenge y...

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