 |
Off the Mats PodcastAuthor: Jake Dante
The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life. Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Sports, Wrestling Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
Off the Mats Nerdcast #19- May the X-Force Be With You... feat. Michael Camp
Episode 19
Monday, 4 May, 2026
No Star Wars nor X-Force were discussed or harmed in the making of this episode. After a long break, Off the Mats Nerdcast is back, and in this return episode, I sit down with Michael Camp of the, now defunct, Why So Nerdy? Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that hits everything from the rapid rise of artificial intelligence on the internet to the current state of comic book films and franchise fatigue. We break down expectations and concerns surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, and take a hard look at the trend of unnecessary sequels, why they keep happening, and whether audiences are finally pushing back. From there, we shift into horror, discussing franchise rights, ownership battles, and how those behind-the-scenes decisions shape the films fans ultimately get. Things take a turn into the philosophical as we unpack one of the most debated concepts in storytelling: time travel. What are the rules? Do they even matter? And why do so many films get it wrong? This episode is less about headlines and more about perspective, how fandom, media, and storytelling are evolving in real time. If you’re into Marvel, horror films, franchise culture, and conversations about where entertainment is headed, this is one is for you.
