The Fighters Drinking Coffee Podcast
The Fighters Drinking Coffee Podcast
Scott and Mike
Menagerie on the Mats pt 2: Steroid Guys, Substitute Teachers & Gym Characters (episode 78)
1 hour Posted Sep 1, 2026 at 8:38 am.
Opening the Menagerie
Steroid Guy
Substitute Teacher
Student of the Game
Teacher’s Pet
Let You Work
Child Phenom
Mat Parent
Listener Confession
Bumble Love Story
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Join hosts Scott Dance and Michael Sutherland on Part 2 of "Menagerie on the Mats," a humorous, experience-driven dive into the archetypes you meet at every jiu-jitsu gym. With 40 years of combined grappling experience, they break down personalities, coaching dynamics, and what makes training communities tick.Topics include the "steroid guy" (TRT vs. full-cycle PED use), substitute teachers who interrupt class, the student-of-the-game nerd, teacher's pets, "let-you-work" partners, child phenoms, mat parents, and how these roles impact etiquette, safety, and improvement on the mats.The episode also features listener confessions (including a DM-at-the-Virginia-Open story), candid takes on community culture, and practical coaching advice—equal parts useful and entertaining for anyone who trains BJJ.
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