Best Chip Warren Podcasts (2025)

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What happens now at heavyweight? Ronda Rousey hates MMA, ‘Tank’ Davis' civil suit | The Craic 1:08:21

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The Craic returns with its dynamic trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. Up first, a deep dive into the future of the UFC heavyweight division following the fallout from Ciryl Gane’s eye poke against Tom Aspinall (5:20). Two fighters looking to make their mark on the division are Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. The lads discuss the t…

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Scariest MMA fighters ever, Jon Jones trolls Tom Aspinall, Uncrowned Films BTS with E. Casey Leydon | The Boys in the Back 2:08:45

18h ago2:08:45

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On this spooky edition of The Boys in the Back, the Boys reveal their costumes, before discussing Jon Jones' latest barb aimed at Tom Aspinall (07:36) and Joaquin Buckley's bizarre feud with Alex Pereira (11:20). After quickly previewing UFC Vegas 110 (14:06) and making picks (26:54), the Boys are joined by E. Casey Leydon (30:31), the newest addit…

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Devin Haney in studio, Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva faceoff, Matt Brown, Ludovit Klein, news and notes 3:38:07

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with some news and notes, before reeling off some of MMA’s best post-fight speeches, inspired by the anniversary of Nick Diaz’s callout of Georges St-Pierre after UFC 137 (03:05). Devin Haney joins Ariel in-studio to preview his fight against Brian Norman Jr., address criticism of his ability to take a punch, discus…

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Exclusive: Daniel Warren Johnson on Absolute Batman Annual 1:20:13

2d ago1:20:13

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There’s zero doubt, Absolute Batman Annual #1 will be one of the year’s most talked-about comics. Featuring three stories by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer, James Harren, Dave Stewart, Meredith McClaren, and Clayton Cowles, this hefty comic centers on the early Absolute Universe adventures of Bruce Wayne, revealing how that chonky Batmobile cam…

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Tom Aspinall & Conor McGregor updates, Charles Jourdain, Fabio Wardley, Quillan Salkilld, Dr. Brian Sutterer, On The Nose 3:16:14

3d ago3:16:14

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with first-timer Quillan Salkilld, fresh off his devastating knockout of Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321, to talk about the aftermath of the knockout; being concerned for his opponent; planning to train with Jack Della Maddalena, who’s also from Perth; learning about MMA from playing the UFC video game; wanting to fight…

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UFC 321 reaction, Ariel goes off on Aspinall critics, Chael Sonnen, Mackenzie Dern, Jim Miller, Joseph Parker 4:10:19

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of UFC 321, including his reaction to Ciryl Gane’s controversial eye poke against Tom Aspinall, how the foul was handled by officials, Dana White’s comments in the immediate aftermath, before talking about what can be done to prevent fouls moving forward, the rest of UFC 321, and more (02:39). Chael Sonnen …

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Parker v Wardley: The Debrief 28:51

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Will Fabio Wardley’s stunning stoppage of Joseph Parker set up a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk in 2026? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down a dramatic night at the O2, where Wardley, behind on most scorecards, produced a sensational 10th-round finish. We hear from Wardley himself, plus his manager Dillian Whyte, trainer Ben Davison, and promo…

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UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Controversial eye poke ends Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern is UFC champion 1:13:05

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3PAC — Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall — are back to dissect UFC 321. Reaction begins with the night's controversial ending, as Ciryl Gane accidentally pokes Tom Aspinall in the eye, leading to a stoppage and No Contest in the main event (01:07). After giving kudos to the evening's referees (30:03), the crew discuss Alex Pereira'…

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ASML: The Irreplaceable Engine of Modern Chips | Intelligent Wealth Podcast 31:05

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ASML (AMS/NASDAQ: ASML) powers the world’s most advanced chips. In this episode of the Intelligent Wealth Podcast, Tony Byrne (Fund Manager), Carl Roberts (Fellow Director) and Awet Ghirmay (Head of Research) break down ASML’s EUV monopoly, why TSMC/Intel/Samsung depend on it, the 70/30 revenue mix (systems vs services), backlog, buybacks, valuatio…

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UFC 321 preview, Conor McGregor 'saved,' Tom Aspinall to boxing? | The Craic 1:19:49

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes get together to unpack the biggest stories in MMA. To get things underway, they preview UFC 321’s title fight headliner: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (5:30). With another championship on the line, the crew discuss the stakes in the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzi…

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UFC 321 Preview: The Tom Aspinall Era Begins, Fight Feasts: Best Fish & Chips in NYC | The Boys in the Back 1:28:31

8d ago1:28:31

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The Boys in the Back are locked in for UFC 321, so join them as they preview the card, starting with the main event that pits UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall against foe Ciryl Gane (01:51). After breaking down the the vacant UFC strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern (23:24), the Boys hit the rest of the stacked ma…

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Parker v Wardley: Fight Preview 32:00

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Will Joseph Parker’s experience and composure prove decisive, or will Fabio Wardley’s raw power and knockout instinct prove too much? Buncey is in London ahead of Saturday’s huge heavyweight clash at the O2, catching up with promoter Frank Warren, hearing from both camps, and getting the thoughts of Wardley himself as well as Parker’s manager, Spen…

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Kelley Jones and Matt Wagner Make a Feast Out of Dracula 1:10:35

8d ago1:10:35

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We all crave a good meal. The challenge is savoring it once it's placed before you. Kelley Jones and Matt Wagner have wickedly, and delightfully, discovered a way to make Bram Stoker’s Dracula not one good dish, but three...and possibly four and five. For the last several years, they’ve transformed the classic vampire novel into a feast impossible …

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Kurt Angle, Payton Talbott, Aiemann Zahabi, Frank Warren, UFC 321 preview, more 2:42:21

9d ago2:42:21

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Vibes are high today on The Ariel Helwani Show, as Ariel gives his thoughts on the premiere of Uncrowned Films’ first entry, “What is BKFC?” (10:15). Wrestling legend Kurt Angle joins the show on a special date, the anniversary of his first WWE title win — against The Rock — and the anniversary of his first interview with Ariel. They discuss his up…

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Boots Ennis and Jazmyn Nyx in studio, Bo Nickal, Anthony Pettis, Andy Foster, On the Nose, more 4:27:29

10d ago4:27:29

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Ariel Helwani starts the show by celebrating the Blue Jays’ ALCS win, before pivoting to some Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane talk (03:52). Next, The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, including thoughts on the likelihood of Conor McGregor fighting at the White House, Frankie Edgar’s false start with BKFC, t…

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Alex Firer and Fred C. Stresing Cook a Tasty Doughboys Soup 1:01:46

9d ago1:01:46

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Transplanting the Doughboys from one medium to another demands collaborators with a firm grasp on both worlds. Podcasters Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger know their realm, but require a few comic book maniacs to hurl them confidently into the sequential playground. Enter writer Alex Firer and artist Fred C. Stressing (also, colorist Meg Casey). Not on…

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Oscar De La Hoya at his home, Derek Moneyberg in studio, Chito Vera, Mike Malott, full weekend recap 4:30:42

11d ago4:30:42

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a tribute to coach Duke Roufus, who tragically died on Friday (00:10) Then, the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to recap UFC Vancouver, starting with the main event between Brendan Allen and Reinier de Ridder. After an in-depth conversation about MMA refereeing, the crew covers the rest of the ca…

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Ben Shalom and the BBC 31:50

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Ahead of his first promoted fight on the BBC, Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom joins Buncey for an in-depth conversation about the new partnership. He explains how the landmark deal with the BBC was reached, what it means for the sport to return to free-to-air television, and how he sees the next chapter for British boxing.…

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Alex Pereira: Heavyweight Savior, Ronda Rousey's Comeback, Weidman-Silva 3 | The Craic 1:11:28

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. First up, they dive into what’s next for Alex Pereira and his possible move to heavyweight, and how it could shake up next week’s title clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (4:02). Next, the guys react to the Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva trilogy an…

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Is Merab Dvalishvili having the best year in MMA history? Weidman-Silva 3 boxing match announced, UFC Vancouver preview, more | The Boys in the Back 2:28:18

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Most Valuable Promotions announcing Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva will box on the Jake Paul vs. 'Tank' Davis undercard (01:11). Then, they discuss Merab Dvalishvili's 2025 run and whether, with a dominant victory in December, it will be the best year a fighter's ever had (08:29). After previe…

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Cults Are Bad. The Doughboys Are Good. An interview with Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger 1:05:39

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The podcast crossover event no one was expecting is here. The Doughboys, Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, arrive on Comic Book Couples Counseling ready to examine their feelings and suss out why they’ve propelled their podcast life into comic book form. Collaborating with writer Alex Firer, artist Fred C. Stresing, and colorist Meg Casey, Mitch and Wi…

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Sean Brady, plus Diamond Dallas Page, Danny Garcia, and Jeff Pearlman all in studio, Contender Series heads to Paramount+ 4:20:55

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping his experience at the Colombia vs. Canada soccer game, before Petesy Carroll joins to react to Ian Machado Garry’s comments from Tuesday’s show. The Boys in the Back jump in to discuss the appeal of Contender Series and its potential next landing spot (02:09). Sean Brady is back to talk about accepting …

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Cory Sandhagen, Ian Machado Garry, Mikey Musumeci, Paulie Malignaggi, On The Nose 3:38:24

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Ariel Helwani, The Boys in the Back, and Petesy open the show by talking about the latest round of UFC fight announcements, then answering On The Nose questions (29:49). Mikey Musumeci is back to discuss his UFC BJJ 3 victory, address the YouTube views controversy surrounding the event, open up about the level of scrutiny he faces, his relationship…

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Merab Dvalishvili, Darby Allin and Hornswoggle all in-studio, Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway next? 4:07:46

18d ago4:07:46

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to Charles Oliveira's big win at UFC Rio, and discuss whether Max Holloway should be his next opponent and if the UFC can make it happen in Hawaii. Plus, more discussion on Jose Aldo's retirement, the rest of UFC Rio, Dave Allen coming up short, and Jaron "Boots" Ennis' successful de…

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Everyone Loves Dave 32:04

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Did defeat in Sheffield make Dave Allen even more popular? Barry Jones joins Buncey to reflect on a memorable night where “The White Rhino” was beaten on points by Arslanbek Makhmudov. They hear from Allen in an emotional post-fight interview, while promoter Frank Smith insists this isn’t the end for the Doncaster man.…

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UFC to have huge 2026? Eddie Hearn takes on Dana White in MMA? UFC Rio talk | The Craic 1:05:14

21d ago1:05:14

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll calls on Chuck Mindenhall to talk this week's biggest headlines. They kick things off by reacting to Ariel’s loaded 2026 superfight forecast from Monday’s Helwani Show. Can 2026 live up to its decade-old predecessor, 2016? The guys break it all down (00:32). Also on this week’s programming was Ariel’s interview wit…

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Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira: Biggest fight in UFC history? Charles Oliveira's new nickname, UFC Rio preview | The Boys in the Back 2:57:25

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The Boys in the Back start the show with some news and notes, including Malcolm Wellmaker's next assignment (02:19), Justin Tafa stepping away (03:31), Carl Froch teasing a return (05:01), and Alex Pereira returning to Brazil and the tire shop where he worked (07:21). Next, The Boys discuss Pereira's call to fight Jon Jones on the UFC's White House…

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Zack Quaintance and Anna Readman on Macabre Valley 1:01:07

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Weeks ago, we told you to keep an eye glued to the Macabre Valley #1 Kickstarter from writer Zack Quaintance and artist Anna Readman. Now, you have only one week left to back the project and secure yourself a copy of this fiendishly fun comic. Based on Quaintance’s own experiences reporting along the American/Mexican border, Macabre Valley tells a …

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Eddie Hearn in studio, Dan Hooker, Carlos Ulberg, Paul Hughes, Channing Tatum, wrestling legend Raven 4:03:16

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Ariel Helwani starts the show with news from the combat sports world, including the tragic passings of Arturo Gatti Jr. and Suman Mokhtarian, plus Sean Strickland getting married (06:18). Carlos Ulberg returns, addresses Jiri Prochazka saying he turned down a fight, then talks about only having four weeks to train for Dominick Reyes, being front ro…

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Arman Tsarukyan, Petr Yan, Joe Pyfer, Sergio Pettis, reaction to Conor McGregor suspension, On The Nose 3:19:52

24d ago3:19:52

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By Ariel Helwani

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Games Workshop: The £4.7B FTSE Giant Investors Can’t Ignore 31:35

24d ago31:35

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In this episode of the Intelligent Wealth Podcast, we deep-dive into Games Workshop, the £4.7B FTSE 100 company behind Warhammer – one of the strongest consumer franchises in the world. 👉 What you’ll learn in this episode: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Overview of Games Workshop 05:23 Performance and Growth of Games Workshop 09:21 Business Model and Cus…

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UFC 320 reaction, Jiri Prochazka, Youssef Zalal, Veronica Hardy, coach John Wood, more 4:05:49

24d ago4:05:49

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By Ariel Helwani

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Boxing’s back on the BBC 32:22

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How big a moment is it to see live boxing back on BBC television on a Saturday night? Buncey speaks to Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV ahead of their British heavyweight title fight in Derby on October 25th, live on BBC 2. He also gets insight from the BBC’s Kal Sajad and asks former British heavyweight Clifton Mitchell what it really means to fight f…

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UFC 320 Post-Fight Show: Alex Pereira gets revenge on Magomed Ankalaev, Merab Dvalishvili becomes bantamweight GOAT? 56:57

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Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll to give their immediate reactions to UFC 320, starting with Alex Pereira's blistering knockout of Magomed Ankalaev in their rematch (00:26). After discussing what could be next for Pereira — Jiri Prochazka, Carlos Ulberg, heavyweight (09:16) — they break down Prochazka's own impressive win over Khalil Rount…

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50-45?! Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 Post-Fight Show 46:20

28d ago46:20

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Ariel Helwani & Petesy Carroll give their immediate reactions after PFL Champions Series 2, headlined by the highly-anticipated rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. They begin with a discussion about the main event, including the controversial scorecards (00:45) and where Hughes goes from here (33:31). Next, they cover Corey Anderson…

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UFC 320 weigh-in reaction, Conor McGregor's White House plans, Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2, more | The Craic 1:08:21

28d ago1:08:21

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The Craic is back! On an old school episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Brazilian powerhouse journalist Guilherme Cruz. Together, they react to the UFC 320 weigh-ins and talk Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev (00:49). Shifting from Brazilian MMA to Irish MMA, Petesy Carroll brings in Ireland’s top MMA journalists, Donagh Corby and And…

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Jacob Phillips and Chris Ryall: Making Megalopolis with Francis Ford Coppola 1:14:30

28d ago1:14:30

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When Francis Ford Coppola shoots you an email asking you to transform his new movie into a comic book, you say yes and worry about the details later. Chris Ryall got the email. Once he got over the shock ot it, he immediately knew who to contact next: Comic Book Couples Counseling regular, Jacob Phillips. They couldn’t have possibly understood what…

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Conor McGregor says White House fight 'signed,' UFC Qatar reaction, UFC 320 & PFL preview | The Boys in the Back 3:13:09

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The Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to Conor McGregor's recent update about fighting at the White House (02:12) and two huge fights announced for UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker and Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry (08:06). Next, they preview UFC 320 (20:15), PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 (1:19:04), and…

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Mark Kerr, David Feldman in studio, Does the UFC need Alex Pereira to win at UFC 320? 2:43:32

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On The Nose questions (05:20). MMA pioneer Mark Kerr joins to discuss the making of the original “The Smashing Machine” documentary, why he decided to open up about his struggles with addiction, receiving the call from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about wanting to lead the new …

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Mateusz Gamrot, 'The Smashing Machine' Director Benny Safdie, Fighting Nerds Head Coach, Amir Khan, Tom Nolan, Zombie Jr. 3:15:18

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a brief review of "The Smashing Machine," and reaction to Artem Lobov withdrawing from his return fight (05:37). Mateusz Gamrot is back to talk about his short-notice fight against Charles Oliveira, what it was like to get the call and his emotions after, getting advice from teammate Dustin Poirier, being energ…

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Ben Askren, Demetrious Johnson, Diego Lopes, Dana White's hypocritical 60 Minutes interview, massive weekend recap 3:25:09

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Ariel Helwani is back and kicks off the show with some news and notes, including his time in Montreal for Most Valuable Promotions’ Prospects 15 card (07:33), Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount (10:09), Dana White’s "60 Minutes" interview (15:56), fallout from UFC Perth and its impact on UFC 320 (33:01), Wanderlei Silva getting knocked out after hi…

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Dave Allen: Looking Back and Fighting Forward 31:19

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Is Dave Allen becoming one of Britain’s most popular boxers? Ahead of his Sheffield headliner, the “White Rhino” joins Buncey to reflect on his rise through the ranks, finally getting an en-suite, and the prospect of a fight with Deontay Wilder. Plus, trainer Jamie Moore gives his insight on his fighter's journey.…

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Oleksandr Usyk challenges Jake Paul to MMA fight, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev get lost in translation | The Craic 1:06:11

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes come together a fresh edition of The Craic. They kick off the show by breaking down the verbal jousting taking place between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira ahead of their clash at UFC 320 (6:12). From there, attention shifts to Din Thomas, who floated the idea of a UFC–PFL trade: Magomed Ankalaev…

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Conor McGregor calls for $100 million, UFC Perth preview, PFL simplifies their titles | The Boys in the Back 2:32:07

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The Boys in the Back double up this week and the show begins with a recap of all the stuff they missed since Monday, including Charles Oliveira getting Mateusz Gamrot (01:37), Jake Paul and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis facing off (07:53), PFL simplifying their title structure (19:37), Conor McGregor calling for $100 million to fight at the White House (48…

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 3: Justin Bieber, Chael Sonnen, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

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Ariel Helwani reacts to some of his classic interviews, providing additional insights and behind-the-scenes stories for each. This volume includes one of Ariel's first conversations with Chael Sonnen, prior to him becoming 'The Bad Guy' (02:50), Andrei Arlovski and the infamous 'How's Taste' moment (13:23), pop superstar Justin Bieber getting grill…

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Chip Kidd in the Veracity Trap 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

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Not again! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho are the latest comic book creators to find their way, literally, into comics. The Avengers in the Veracity Trap, published as part of the Marvel Arts imprint of Abrams ComicArts, propels the titular superheroes from their dimension into ours, revealing that Kidd and Cho control their free will. The oversized ori…

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The MMA Beat: Dissecting recent media issues, Dana White’s press conferences, old war stories, more 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

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The MMA Beat is back! Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes discuss journalistic topics including the controversy around platforming Andrew Tate (04:35), Dana White's media strategy and approach to recent press conferences (18:31), the current state of MMA media (25:31), building relationships with subjects, in this case …

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Al Iaquinta IN STUDIO! Charles Oliveira needs an opponent, Ronda Rousey comeback, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

1M ago2:47:17

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The Boys in the Back are joined all show by Long Island own's 'Raging' Al Iaquinta, as they react to hot topics, including the hunt for Charles Oliveira's opponent (03:13), the latest news on the UFC's White House card (10:17), Raja Jackson's arrest (17:52) and Ronda Rousey teasing an MMA comeback (19:39). After talking a bit about Iaquinta's teamm…

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Parker v Wardley: The Heavy Waiting Game. 34:54

1M ago34:54

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Big-time boxing returns to the O2 in October. Former world champion Barry Jones joins Buncey to look ahead to the heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley, with the winner in line to face undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. But who is taking the bigger gamble? We hear from both fighters and promoter Frank Warren.…

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Fall of Fighting Nerds? Raja Jackson’s arrest, remembering Tom Gerbasi | The Craic 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes begin this week’s episode by discussing the doomsday thinking surrounding The Fighting Nerds after they hit a poor run of form in UFC main events (05:57). The conversation then moves onto Raja Jackson’s arrest and the realization that he will likely be a huge commodity for fight sports promoters on t…