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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 41: Coffee & The Kasbah

    FEB 14

    Episode 41: Coffee & The Kasbah

    In this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast, the lads share tales from recent away days. Mike heads to Bournemouth for a Scramble open mat at Ippon Gym and the grand opening of Bad Hand Coffee, while Ken returns from Morocco with stories of training in Marrakech with the Moroccan Badgers Team. Their experiences spark a broader conversation discussion of etiquette when cross training and Mike opens up about what’s been bothering him lately. Mentions:@mbtjiujitsu@ippongym @carlsongracie_farnborough@badhandcoffee@amour.thebrandThe Boys’ Socials:@degen_bjj_pod@that_irish_mike@degendrifterSponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.comBJJ Rash Guards | Up to 60% Sale | MMA Gear, Muay Thai Shorts & Gloves

    1h 21m

  2. JAN 24

    Episode 40: Return of the Ejits

    After literally dozens of requests the lads are back! On this episode of the Degen BJJ Podcast Mike & Ken dust off the cobwebs with a quick-fire catch-up on the past four months’ happenings. The conversation covers the magic of arthroscopic surgery, the second Reading open and training over the Christmas break - with each topic descending into several unplanned rambles and tangents. The Boys’ Socials: @degen_bjj_pod @that_irish_mike @degendrifter Sponsors: Use code DEGEN10 at xmartial.comwww.xmartial.com

    1h 37m
  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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
  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      40
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Degen Drifter • Irish Mike

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