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Degen Drifter • Irish Mike
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Degen BJJ

The Degen BJJ Podcast features Irish Mike & Degen Drifter, two average guys coming to terms with their below average jiu-jitsu. If you’re looking for a podcast that’ll improve your BJJ game, this likely isn’t it. If you found BJJ later in life, struggle to balance training around a busy schedule and appreciate BJJ culture on & off the mats; you’re in the right place. Enjoy some broad-ranging ramblings, tales from jiu-jitsu related travels and interviews with grapplers who are having more success than the hosts!

  1. Episode 39: Switching Gears - Miko Hytonen

    10/10/2024

    Episode 39: Switching Gears - Miko Hytonen

    On this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads are joined by Miko Hytonen. Miko - often known by the online alias chokes & more - is a BJJ black belt under Santeri Lilius who trains and coaches out of the Scramble Academy in Malaga. Miko shares his introduction to BJJ, various anecdotes from his progression from white to black belt and some details on how he built his social media following. In addition to the interview, Ken eagerly counts down the last few weeks until knee surgery. Mike recaps his recent visit to Malaga, where he met Miko and somehow convinced him to come on this week’s podcast. Guest: @chokes_and_more The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    1h 21m

  2. 08/22/2024

    Episode 38: CJI & [Redacted]

    Episode 37: CJI & [Redacted] This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast, Andrew Quinn AKA The Limerick Globetrotter returns to the show to help the lads recap the inaugural CJI event and [redacted] worlds. The trio review the good, the bad and the ugly of the “biggest weekend in grappling” and what might be next for the sport at the top level. In addition to the debrief there's a smattering of reddit rumours and some potential slander. NOTE: Any beeping heard throughout the episode is definitely a sabotage attempt and not due to the lads’ incompetence. Guest: @the_limerick_globetrotter The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @cjiofficial [redacted] Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    49 min

  3. 08/09/2024

    Episode 37: Career Advice - Conor Mortimer

    On this week’s episode the lads are joined by Conor Mortimer: a BJJ Brown belt, regular competitor and one of the coaches at Mathouse. The conversation covers Conor’s recent transition to teaching/training jiu-jitsu full-time, penchant for burpees and general ideas about coaching. Alongside the interview there’s the usual mix of off topic musings and failed attempts at humour that you’d expect from the Degen BJJ Podcast. Guest: @conorwmortimer @conorsreps The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @mathousebjj Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    1h 17m
  4. Episode 36: Making an Impact - Jimmy Wheeler

    07/11/2024

    Episode 36: Making an Impact - Jimmy Wheeler

    This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads are joined by Jimmy Wheeler. Jimmy is a BJJ purple belt, regular competitor and one of the organisers of the upcoming Impact Invitational grappling event. The chat covers Jimmy’s introduction to grappling and his experiences competing in the UK and America before moving on to the plans for the Impact Invitational on 31st August. Apart from the guest, the lads catch up follow yet another recent hiatus from recording. Guest: @jimmyknowsbjj The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @impactinvitational @impact.mma @grapplemax_ Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    1h 1m

  5. 06/06/2024

    Episode 35: Everyone’s Invited

    In this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast Mike and Ken welcome back Lucus North for his second appearance on the show. The trio discuss invitationals begging with C; the recent Collision Invitational and upcoming Craig Jones Invitational. Topics covered include Jiu-jitsu as a spectator sport, competing as a black belt plus the usual off-topic ramblings. Guest: @lucusnorth The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @collisioninvitational @dean0wyatt @claywillton Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    1h 19m

  6. 05/03/2024

    Episode 34: The Mighty Mathouse

    This week the lads are joined by long-time friend of the podcast, Adam “Squishy” Brown, to debrief the team’s performance at the Reading Open this past weekend. The conversation covers the Pro Sport Grappling event, the Mathouse team’s performance and the inevitable session that followed. Aside from the competition chat, Squish’s reputation precedes him in his recent attempts to crosstrain and Mike has a little something to put a PEP in his step. All this and more on this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast. Guest: @adambrownbjj The Boys' Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @mathousebjj @prosportgrapplingevents Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co

    1 hr

  7. 04/11/2024

    Episode 33: Irish Tacos in London

    This week on the Degen BJJ Podcast the lads recap their recent away day at London Grapple. Since turning 40 Mike has broadened his horizons; starting with the culinary delights of Deptford. Ken talks about experiencing performance anxiety in all areas of life and potential ways to remedy this. Whilst contemplating the lack of recent engagement the pair consider taking the podcast in strange new directions. The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Mentions: @london_grapple Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co REGISTER FOR THE READING OPEN: https://prosportgrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/15470Enter

    42 min

  8. 03/29/2024

    Episode 32: The Rashguard-gate Scandal

    In this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast Mike & Ken are joined by nobody, but cobble together an episode all the same. The duo discuss the ongoing comp training at Mathouse and Mike opens up about the highs and lows of ordering custom made fightwear. The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.com Use code DEGENPOD at flo-state.com Use code SALTDEGEN for 10% off at saltandstorm.co REGISTER FOR THE READING OPEN: https://prosportgrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/15470

    43 min
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The Degen BJJ Podcast features Irish Mike & Degen Drifter, two average guys coming to terms with their below average jiu-jitsu. If you’re looking for a podcast that’ll improve your BJJ game, this likely isn’t it. If you found BJJ later in life, struggle to balance training around a busy schedule and appreciate BJJ culture on & off the mats; you’re in the right place. Enjoy some broad-ranging ramblings, tales from jiu-jitsu related travels and interviews with grapplers who are having more success than the hosts!

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  • Creator
    Degen Drifter • Irish Mike
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Degen Drifter • Irish Mike

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