Best Ben and Tyson Podcasts (2025)

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Tyson Bagent On Ben Johnson's Coaching Style, Being a Back Up Quarterback and from Playing D2 to the NFL 50:53

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On today's interview episode we are joined by Chicago Bears backup Quarterback Tyson Bagent. We get into his playing career in high school and at Shepherd University. We also get into how Ben Johnson's new staff compares to previous staffs, being a back up for Caleb Williams and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spoti…

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We Aren't Getting Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett Soon. Plus, Would You Rather Dance with Topuria or Conor McGregor? 1:14:06

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In honor of America's birthday, I'm dropping tomorrow's episode early! In this episode, I tell you why it's wrong to say that Ilia Topuria is a double champ. After that, everyone is comparing Topuria to Conor McGregor, but I've got an entirely new spin to put on it. And Matt Brown claims that Ilia Topuria would become an all-time great with a win o…

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BEST OF - Hall of Famer Hawk Harrelson is the Real Life Forrest Gump FULL INTERVIEW 1:12:17

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Happy 4th of July! Today we are bringing you a throwback episode from June of 2022 when Chief and White Sox Dave went down to south bend to interview the legend Hawk Harrelson. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio…

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"Artificial Intelligence in a Human World" with Prof. Toby Walsh 50:39

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Is it legit for tech companies to vacuum up everything humans create, to spin off A.I. content, and not to compensate humans? Will this world of creative artificial creatures promote or corrode human creativity? In America, two tech giants just won landmark court cases over their use of copyrighted works to train A.I. models. The court found that M…

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Dave Barry: Cheeseburger & French Fries 31:53

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Dave Barry wrote a nationally syndicated, Pulitzer Prize-winning column that appeared in 500 newspapers from 1983 to 2005 and has published dozens of books. His newest is his very first memoir: Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass. How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up. Case in point: Dave really loves ketchup! He’s also very opinion…

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Episode 652: Ilia Topuria looks more and more like That Dude 1:01:18

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Ilia Topuria called his shot — going out there at UFC 317 on Saturday and doing exactly what he said he was going to do to Charles Oliveira, exactly when he said he was going to do it. After a first-round knockout, Topuria claims the vacant lightweight title and becomes the 10th two-division champion in UFC history. He’s 28, undefeated, looks good …

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129 | Why Achievers and Pleasers are Often Wounded and the Path Towards Healing | Founder of The Table Group Patrick Lencioni 54:29

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Patrick Lencioni Founder of The Table Group. TG focus is on leading a movement to make organizational health a reality in companies and organizations everywhere. That's because we are utterly convinced that a healthy organization achieves greater results, builds a more loyal customer base, and develops fulfilled employees. What I learned in my conv…

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Ilia Topuria's Superstar Moment! Plus, Dana White Dislikes Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett (UFC 317 Reaction!) 57:52

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Ilia Topuria’s called his shot, and on today's episode, I give you my reaction to Topuria's first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Does this make Topuria a global superstar? And will he get Arman Tsarukyan next, or will it be Paddy Pimblett? Despite Dana White pouring cold water on the idea of Topuria vs. Pimblett. Later,…

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Mohr Stories 522: Donnell Rawlings 1:03:37

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Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings joins Jay this week - they discuss his start on Def Comedy Jam, why he doesn't go to therapy, working on The Wire, going to a Diddy party with Dave Chappelle, and much more. See Donnell Live: donnellrawlings.com Watch Donnell's Podcast: The Donnell Rawlings Show on YouTube.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Donnell: @donnellrawlings Sub…

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"Should We Ban Extreme Wealth?” with Prof. Carl Rhodes 1:05:56

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Is there something broken about a world where some people are absurdly, insanely rich? Or is inequality the price we pay for innovation? What do Bezos, Gates, Musk & Zuck tell us about what's malfunctioning in our societies? Would be better with no billionaires, or is the anti-rich movement an impoverished politics of envy? Professor Carl Rhodes wa…

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Life in Mearns Mecca with Zander Ault 1:06:01

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Zander Ault of Patagonia, AZ joins Reid to discuss what it’s like to live and build a business in one of bird hunting’s most iconic destinations. Not a hunter himself, Zander (and his partner Heidi) landed in Patagonia for the extraordinary gravel cycling, but soon found that the region was ground zero for desert quail hunters. Having opened and ow…

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White Sox Young Core Is Making Dave Love Baseball Again (Ft. Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil) 42:19

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Today on The Stretch we are joined by White Sox players Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil. We get into how Kyle Teel can’t stop smiling on the field (6:00) and what it’s like playing for Ryan Fuller (11:17). They answer some questions for us about how new technology has changed the way they play (21:06) and we go in depth on how baseball rating…

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Ilia Topuria: I Will Knock Out Charles Oliveira in Round 1! Plus, Tom Aspinall’s Next Opponent 55:25

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Now that the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga is over, why does it seem like no one cares? Then, Dana White won’t say it, but I think he’s relieved he doesn’t have to deal with Jones anymore. Plus, why I believe Aspinall’s next opponent is already booked. And what would a Jones return even look like? And finally, Ilia Topuria predicts he’ll knock ou…

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PREMIUM: “The Palestinian Delusion: the 'Right of Return' & the Mirage of Peace” with fmr Labor Knesset parliamentarian Einat Wilf 50:43

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What if the problem for the Palestinian people was not Israel, but the encouragement by the international community of a fantasy that, one day, Palestinians will return to Israel proper? That’s the thesis of 'The War of Return’ by former Labor parliamentarian and foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Shimon Peres, Einat Wilf. She opposes settlem…

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The Leftovers with Molly Yeh 11:28

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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Molly Yeh, star of Girl Meets Farm on Food Network & bestselling cookbook author. Her latest is a book of desserts called Sweet Farm. Molly bakes beautiful cakes for everybody’s birthdays, but what treat does she request when celebrating her own? I'll bet you a thousand brownies that you’ll …

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Episode 651: Jon Jones ‘retires’ the same week as UFC 317? Lawd! 1:13:41

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So, Jon Jones is out. Like, OUT out. As in Jon Jones is retired. Or … should we say … “retired,” because ain’t nobody thinks we’ve seen the last of this dude in a cage, a ring, or a dusty circle of dirt at some county fairgrounds. In any case, Jones’ career ended (for now) the way all the great ones go out — with Dana White making a halfhearted ann…

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128 | What is Success for Entrepreneurs and Building Mental Fitness | Co-Founder of Forte William Norvell 47:30

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William Norvell Co-Founder of Forte. Forte is the proactive mental fitness service strengthening culture through human connection, interactive resources, and actionable data. What I learned in my conversation with William. God is often a "yellow light" God, meaning that often times he gives us the freewill option to pursue our dreams and once we ov…

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My Reaction to Jon Jones' Retirement, Life After Fighting, and Why Tom Aspinall’s Next Opponent Affects Jones’ Legacy 1:02:23

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Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC! On today's episode, I tell you whether we should believe him, and why I’m curious how a star like Jones handles life after fighting. Plus, why part of Jones’ legacy depends on who Tom Aspinall fights next. And finally, my thoughts on Bo Bassett decommitting from Iowa. Chapters: Jon Jones announces hi…

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Mohr Stories 521: William Fichtner 1:01:06

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This week, Jay is joined by actor William Fichtner. They talk about working together in the 1999 cult classic - Go, flying with the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels, his epic run of disaster movies, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to ⁠⁠http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month. Watch Bill in his new m…

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"A.I., Artificial Souls, and the Crazy Conundrum of Consciousness" with Philosopher Eric Schwitzgebel 1:04:16

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Let's take a break from the news cycle for a moment, shall we? There's a lot of cool shit to ponder that's more important and more fascinating. Like, how does the gooey blob of atoms between your ears generate all of your experiences? And are we on track to producing machines that feel as alive as you? Eric Schwitzgebel is a legendary professor of …

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Tyrese Haliburton's Injury The Most Disappointing Ever? + Jon Jones Retires and Addressing The Skate Off 1:19:29

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On today's episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the NBA finals game 7 and compare Tyrese Halliburton's injury to Derrick Rose's (1:43) We then get into hypothetical trade scenarios that would potentially rebuild the Chicago Bulls (4:08) and predict the NBA Draft (24:25). We discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and what it would take to make the P…

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Vibe Coding and The Rise of AI Agents with Amjad Masad and Yohei Nakajima 58:59

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Amjad Masad (@amasad), founder and CEO of Replit, and Yohei Nakajima (@yoheinakajima), Managing Partner at Untapped Capital, joined Village Global partner Ben Casnocha for a live masterclass with Village Global founders. Takeaways: AI agents are rapidly evolving, with coding and deep research agents showing the most traction today. But general-purp…

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Ice Cube On Filming Anaconda, Making The White Sox Hat Hip Hop, Diddy Parties & The Big 3 Basketball League (Ft. Chris Allen) 47:46

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Today on The Stretch we are joined by Ice Cube and Chris Allen of the Big 3. We kick things off by discussing the new city format of the Big 3 and Chris Allen promises us that Chicago will finally have a winning team to root for (2:22). Then we get into what it was like filming Anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest (8:46). Ice Cube tells us the story b…

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Islam Makhachev Has Only Three Fights Left?! Plus, Dana White Ready to “Move On” From Jones vs. Aspinall! 53:51

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Islam Makhachev needs to fully commit to welterweight, and I’ll tell you why. Plus, Daniel Cormier says Makhachev may only have three fights left. Also, my reaction to the video of Conor McGregor punching a man in an Ibiza nightclub. And the latest on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, with Dana White saying he’s ready to “move on” if an agreement isn’t r…

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"Being Courageous in a Conformist World" with Sarah Wilson 1:15:08

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Are we too spoilt to be creative? Are we succumbing to decadent decline? How do you dissent when the incentives are to conform? How do the French retain the art of disagreement while the Anglosphere gets stuck in predictable squabbles? How can we grow a pair of collective cojones and defiantly create a better future? Today's episode would normally …

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The Transformation of Orvis Hill Country: A Vision for a Premier Shooting Destination 1:06:43

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In this episode, we visit Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, where General Manager Jeremy Mays is joined by new property owner and tech entrepreneur Ben Wallace. While Orvis continues to manage day-to-day operations, Ben brings fresh investment and bold ideas to elevate the facility. Together, they share their vision, rec…

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Molly Yeh: Salami Matzo Brei 34:35

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Molly Yeh is the Emmy- and James Beard Award-nominated star of Girl Meets Farm on the Food Network; owner of Bernie’s, a bakery and cafe in East Grand Forks, Minnesota; and a bestselling cookbook author. Her new cookbook is Sweet Farm, 100 dessert recipes that feature oh-so-Molly flavors like tahini, marzipan, hawaij and halva, plus a whole chapter…

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Mohr Stories 520: Jay Leno 1:04:29

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This week it's two Jays for the price of one, as comedian and legendary talk-show host Jay Leno joins the show. They discuss Leno's early days in comedy, his time opening for Miles Davis, how his now infamous fall down a hill happened, and much more. Follow Leno: On Instagram @jaylenosgarage Watch Jay Leno's Garage: On YouTube Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠You…

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Episode 650: Accusations, innuendos and inferences 1:08:27

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So, there’s still some fight left in this old dog, Kamaru Usman — as Joaquin Buckley found out the hard way in their UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday. The 38-year-old Usman defied the odds and many expectations with a vintage performance that saw him use the ol’ wrestling game to take a unanimous decision over the seemingly incredibly ill-pre…

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127 | Live Fearless in Your True Identity and How to Finally Hear from God | CEO of Identity Exchange Donna Winship 51:14

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Donna Winship left the American dream with her husband, Jamie and their three boys and spent 25 years raising their family in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This was a journey that would forever change her life. Living overseas in a predominantly Muslim country, Donna discovered the principles of the Kingdom of God as demonstrated by Jesus and…

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Kamaru Usman Turns Back the Clock and I Don't Care About Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou! 1:17:50

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Kamaru Usman proved the doubters wrong with his win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. I tell you what it means for Usman going forward and how the rest of the welterweight division should get matched up. Also, my thoughts on Paul Craig’s illegal upkick against Rodolfo Bellato that led to a no-contest, and whether Bellato flopped to get the call.…

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JUST JOSH: "Staying Sane on Israel" 56:11

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Anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Palestinians, Hamas, Israeli Arabs, diaspora Jews, Gaza, and now an all-out war with Iran. It's head-spinning, trying to make sense of Israel right now. Today, Josh comes to you battered and bruised by the slings and arrows of a national pile-on. He wrote the lead opinion piece in the big thumping weekend edition of Sydn…

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Partying With The Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks Teams & The Cubs Must Pay Kyle Tucker 58:01

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On today's episode of The Stretch, we from the jump get into a throwback of White Sox Dave's shower not taking. We then get into the stretch the Chicago Cubs have been on, while having a 2-4 record in their last 6 games, the pitching has improved. We later get into how the Pope had a service at Rate Field, we reminiscence on the former Blackhawk St…

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Reloaded: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells, with Mike Stock and Ben Frank of Winchester Ammunition 1:14:13

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Bringing back a favorite episode from 2019, Reid digs deep into shot-shell development with two members of the Winchester Ammunition Team-- Mike Stock and Ben Frank. This episode explores all facets of shotgun shells including performance, construction, and the different materials that impact both. It's a great chance to "nerd out" on the nuances o…

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Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Preview, More Heavyweight Drama, and the Latest on Ben Askren's Health Scare 31:40

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Dana White says Jon Jones agreed to fight Tom Aspinall — so where does Ciryl Gane fit into this? Then, I’m all in on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, but I’ve got questions about what kind of shape Nunes is really in after her time away. Plus, I talked to Kamaru Usman about the challenge of fighting Joaquin Buckley this weekend at UFC Atlanta. And …

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PREMIUM: “Old Media, New Media & the Truth” with legendary journalist Chris Uhlmann 44:32

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Chris Uhlmann is one of the most experienced and well-known journalists Down Under. He worked for decades as either the host or the chief political reporter on many of the country's most respected news shows: The 7.30 Report, ABC News, Nine News, and ABC Radio's flagship current affairs show "A.M." He's made the leap to Substack, and joined Josh to…

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The Leftovers with Prabal Gurung 10:27

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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Prabal Gurung, celebrated fashion designer and author of the new memoir Walk Like a Girl. Prabal has made a habit of ordering a cheeseburger and fries in every city he visits – he tells host Rachel Belle who makes the best burger in the world. He recalls the magical celebrity sighting he had…

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Executing as a Best-In-Class Firm: Operational Excellence From The Inside of Over 50 VC Firms with Kristen Ostro of Strut Consulting 50:23

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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, welcomes Kristen Ostro, founder and CEO of Strut Consulting, to discuss the foundational elements that set venture capital firms up for long-term success. Kristen shares how her career began under the mentorship of Dick Kramlich at NEA, where she was trained in the core values and operational excell…

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BONUS: The Playwright Who Just Won the Tony Awards 47:08

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Over the weekend, the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play went to Eureka Day, a brave, hilarious satire of wokeness, vaccine denial, identity politics and social justice. Fresh from Broadway, the Sydney production is on now at the Seymour Centre. Its playwright, Jonathan Spector, joined Josh from California before his Tony triumph. Eureka Day is …

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Episode 649: Merab Dvalishvili: Little guy, big problem 1:07:14

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Not sure how you’re supposed to beat this guy Merab Dvalishvili at this point. Poison? Blow darts? The Dark Arts? Regular-ass fighting ain’t working, as Sean O’Malley found out at UFC 316 on Saturday. Looked like O’Malley was trying to do the right things — stay off the cage, work the body, show improved takedown defense, get up when Merab put him …

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Sean O’Malley’s Best Fight Ever, Kayla Harrison's Torturous Weight Cut, and Amanda Nunes Is Back! UFC 316 Reaction 37:23

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Despite the loss to Merab Dvalishvili, I think we saw the best Sean O’Malley we've ever seen at UFC 316. Then, I give you some behind-the-scenes stories on Kayla Harrison's hellacious weight cut, which ultimately didn't stop her from putting a beating on Julianna Pena. Plus, I’m officially taking back everything I’ve said about Amanda Nunes — she’s…

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