Best Chris Lytle Podcasts (2025)

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The Warrior’s Profession — Resilience When the Uniform Feels Heavy Guest: Johnnie L. Gilpen Jr. 1:05:47

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From battlefield to bedside — Navy Corpsman, Paramedic, and Pediatric Emergency PA-C Johnnie L. Gilpen Jr. has seen what survival really costs. He’s patched Marines under fire, held dying children in a trauma bay, and fought his own way back from burnout. Now, through The Art of Medicine: A Warrior’s Profession, he’s helping responders, clinicians,…

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Rafiel Torre Roundtable 1:48:51

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Send us a text Ep 301 Rafiel Torre RoundTable Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan & Eddy Millis joined us to discuss their fallen friend Rafiel Torre Stebendt, Brennan & Millis recall their time with Rafiel Torre along with their current day feelings for him. The episode is filled with explosive truths, damning lies and fun stories involving Rafiel Tor…

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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — Surviving the Job Without Losing Yourself Guest Jenny Lytle 29:31

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Today’s guest knows a thing or two about carrying weight — not just in uniform, but after it comes off. She’s a nurse with more than thirty years in healthcare, most of that in hospice and end-of-life care. She’s an author, a coach, and the creator of The Becoming Method® — a practical framework that helps caregivers stop burning themselves alive f…

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Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison 2:12:21

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Send us a text Ep 300 Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison Rafiel Torre is a notorious figure from the “Dark Ages” of the sport; a revered journalist, an alleged Black Belt and a powerfully connected insider to some of the sports biggest names. Rafiel Torre was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison in 2005 He has been taken to task publicly by J…

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Resilience Isn’t Optional — Jeff Robertson on Strength, Failure, and the Fight Back 49:26

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⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER The following content is graphic, emotional, and includes dark humor that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised. Explicit content included. Calls are real, providers are real. Names and details changed to protect privacy. Any medical discussion is personal experience — not protocol. Use your damn brain. …

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The Warrior, Servant & Leader Mindset — Pat Welsh on Faith, Service, and Leading Through Chaos 1:06:44

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After more than 40 years in law enforcement — from the courtroom to the streets — Pat Welsh has seen what happens when leadership fails… and when it saves lives. In this episode of Dispatched & Dysfunctional, we talk about what it really means to lead with courage, serve with humility, and stay human when the job hardens everyone else. From being a…

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Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive 2:07:17

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Send us a text Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive Jorge Rivera is a legend of the Atlantic Northeast MMA scene His career started with the legendary Jason Delucia and continues through one of the sports most respected trainers Keith Rockel. Throughout his career Jorge Rivera has faced some of the world’s toughest fighters; Tim Sylvia, Rich Frankl…

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A Firefighter’s Life – When the Flames Go Out, the Battle Begins 42:25

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After 31 years of service in Western Australia, firefighter Anthony Ajduk had seen it all — until one horrific crash changed everything. In this powerful conversation, Anthony opens up about the night that ended his career, the years that followed, and the war he’s still fighting inside his own mind. This episode dives deep into the reality of PTSD…

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Brad Imes Career Deep Dive 1:44:36

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Send us a text Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive Brad Imes has a story that very few can even imagine. Within 15 months of stepping into his first MMA gym, Imes found himself in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. Brad Imes recalls his time sparring with Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell at the Miletich Fighting Systems. Brad Imes the man ti…

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When Leadership Forgets Where They Came From 50:00

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When Leadership Forgets Where They Come From When leadership forgets what it feels like to be in the trenches, everyone under them feels it first. This episode dives into the burnout that starts at the top — where checklists replace empathy and policy replaces presence. Because real leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about remembering the weight o…

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Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive 2:24:07

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Send us a text Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and Ryan Hall. We also hit a few controversial topics like Gene Simco, Dillon Danis and the often times “hard…

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Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 3 (Final) 29:37

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Guest Episode – Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 3 (Final) Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. This is the final part of our raw, outdoor recording at Susan Crowder’s home — with Susan, her daughter Maizee, her granddaughter Jo, my wife Jordan, and my daughter Sophie. Real conversations, real noise,…

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Jeremy Horn Fighting in the early 2000’s 1:17:24

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Send us a text Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Early 2000’s Jeremy Horn joins us again to discuss a part of his career that saw him do battle with a who’s who of the worlds best fighters. Imagine a 24 month period of fighting Antonio Nogueira, Yoshihisa Yamamoto, Kiyosho Tamura, Ricardo Arona 2x, Eugene Jackson, Randy Couture & Akira Shoji… that is what we disc…

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🎙️ Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Guest Episode: Brent Colbert 41:52

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Description: In this guest episode, I sit down with Brent Colbert — a veteran police officer and doctoral student in leadership who’s passionate about training, mentorship, and fixing the leadership failures he’s seen firsthand. Brent brings ten years of real-world experience in policing, along with a mission to change the culture from the inside. …

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Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 2 39:12

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Guest Episode – Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 2 Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. This is not a polished studio episode. It’s a raw, outdoor recording at Susan Crowder’s home — with Susan, her daughter Maizee, her granddaughter Jo, my wife Jordan, and my daughter Sophie. Background sounds, inte…

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Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC 1:30:04

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Send us a text Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC Josh Neer burst onto the professional scene boasting a record that had just under 100 amateur fights. Neer’s MMA journey had him training in Canada with Joe Doerkson as well as many years at the Miletich Fighting Systems Chris Lytle joins us on this fantastic listen documenting the Indy grind of the Mi…

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Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 1 10:15

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Guest Episode – Three Uniforms, One Stroke: Part 1 Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. This isn’t your normal episode. This is raw, unfiltered, and recorded outdoors at Susan Crowder’s home — with Susan, her daughter Maizee, her granddaughter Jo, my wife Jordan, and my daughter Sophie. You’ll hear l…

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Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 1:54:31

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Send us a text Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind. Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ranked fighter. Dave Menne, Brock Lesnar & Brad Kohler are all talked about with some killer stories. Ep 294 Broc…

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Compassion Cost You Nothing 7:54

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Compassion Costs You Nothing Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we carry…

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Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations 1:57:57

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Send us a text Ep 293 Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations The year 2008 was a wild year for the UFC; it featured 3 of the largest grossing PPV’s in company history and some incredible main events. Ant Evans returns to the show to discuss what took place in 2008 and share never heard from before stories from an incredible era. Ep 293 Ant Evans 2008 U…

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We Didn’t All Make It Out 8:04

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We Didn’t All Make It Out Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we carry fo…

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The One Call I Didn’t Want to Hear 8:02

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The One Call I Didn’t Want to Hear Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we…

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Shark Tank w/ Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez 1:58:56

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Send us a text Ep 292 Shark Tank with Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez Shark Tank owner Eddy Millis and Jay Martinez are two influential members of the early NHB movement in California Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez share their stories from an era that is referred to as the golden era of Mixed Martial Arts Ep 292 Shark Tank w/ Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez 0:00…

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Mac Danzig The UFC Years 1:57:34

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Send us a text Ep 291 Mac Danzig UFC Years 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:32 interview start 3:44 plugs/ promotions 6:27 jiu jitsu for the current generation 8:54 backroom bonus from the UFC 12:02 Mac Danzig vs Josh Neer 15:16 suffering 3 straight losses in the UFC 18:26 opportunities fr…

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Naked and Afraid… of the EMT 7:36

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Naked and Afraid… of the EMT Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we carry…

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Kazja Kaged Kombat & Conspiracy 2:02:35

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Send us a text Ep 290 Kazja Kage Kombat & Conspiracy When it comes to pioneers of the early No Holds Barred days, the name Kazja is associated with both progress and controversy. Kazja gave us a look at what it was like to be on the front lines fighting the athletic commissions tooth and nail on every decision and how he was able to subvert their s…

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The Ones Who Hold Us Up 7:08

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The Ones Who Hold Us Up Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we carry fore…

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Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career Deep Dive 1:48:20

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Send us a text Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Deep Dive Cecil Peoples joins us to discuss the developmental days of mixed martial arts and its transition into modern day fighting. We delve into stories about Frank Dux, Zane Frazier and the reputation of Gene LeBell Herb Dean sat in on this special episode with a true pioneer of the sport Cecil P…

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Brains on the Blacktop, Tacos in the Gut 8:01

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Brains on the Blacktop, Tacos in the Gut Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the o…

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Homer Moore Career & Controversy 2:21:21

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Send us a text Ep 288 Homer Moore Career & Controversy Homer Moore started him MMA journey with a Richard Hamilton who was a criminal coach enrolled in the witness protection program He later connected with Sammy the Bull Gravano where he was arrested for an over a decade old m*rder Homer Moore takes us through these troubling times while also addr…

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He Looks Like He's About to Give Birth 6:58

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Looks Like He’s About to Give Birth Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. 🚑 A new guy, first hitch offshore. GI symptoms on arrival. His supervisor thought he was faking it. He wasn’t. By the time I found him, his belly was tight, distended, and he could barely breathe. IV fluids. Antibiotics. Foley. …

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In the Silence Beyond Sirens: A First Call's Weight 7:54

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First Ride: Carrying the Weight Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we ca…

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Apy Echteld M1 Global & Fedor 1:46:30

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Send us a text Ep 287 Apy Echteld M1 Global & Fedor Apy Echteld comes from the rich history of the famous Dutch promotion 2 Hot 2 Handle as well as managing Fedor Emelianenko Echteld walks us through an incredibly difficult year for M1 (2010) while also balancing the management aspects of Fedor. The questions in this interview are not easy to answe…

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PTO Pain – The Night the Tractor Won 8:28

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PTO Pain – The Night the Tractor Won Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones …

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Gan Mcgee Career Deep Dive 1:45:04

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Send us a text Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Dive Gan McGee takes us through his career that had him in a world title fight while also watching his Teamate Chuck Lidell become the sports first global superstar. Once again legendary coach John Hackleman sits in on another interview featuring one of his prized athletes. Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Di…

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I Opened The Door 9:47

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I Opened the Door Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones we carry forever. 🚑…

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Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep Dive 2:16:10

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Send us a text Ep 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep Dive Ant Evans spent 13 years working administratively for the UFC under the capacity of media manager and Fight Pass president. In his first ever interview; Ant gives us an incredible look into what was being said behind the scenes when the UFC became the global leader of mixed martial arts. This is an…

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The Quiet Killer: Complacency in EMS 8:28

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The Quiet Killer: Complacency in EMS Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, and the ones …

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Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza 2:05:43

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Send us a text Ep 284 Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza Legendary manager Bas Boon takes us through the incredibly dangerous behind the scenes from one of the world’s most dominant gyms as well as transitioning to having to deal with the Pride FC and the Japanese Yakuza. The Golden Glory gym had gangland type hits, internal fighting and a global reput…

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The Rules of Three: Gas, a Corpse, and a Machete 13:13

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The Rules of Three: Gas, a Corpse, and a Machete Dispatched & Dysfunctional – Because sometimes the worst calls make the best stories. Welcome to Dispatched & Dysfunctional — where the darkest moments become stories of resilience. These aren’t polished hero tales. They’re the raw, unfiltered truths of EMS: the calls that scar, the ones that save, a…

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Jason Von Flue Career Deep Dive 2:31:36

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Send us a text Ep 283 Jason Von Flue Career Deep Dive Jason Von Flue made a name for himself on the Ultimate Fighter Season 2; his appearance thar was somewhat controversial due to how he was treated on the show. An original member of The Pit fight team Jason recalls his time watching Chuck Lidell become the sports biggest superstar This is Jason V…

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Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive 1:54:14

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Send us a text Ep 282 Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive Antonio Banuelos is a pioneer of the 135# weight class; he was the WEC champion prior to the weight class existing in the UFC Banuelos takes us through his career as well as what it was like to live with Chuck Lidell at the height of his fighting career. Special Thank You to John Hackleman for…

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Bas Boon MMA & Dutch Mafia 1:55:43

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Send us a text Ep 281 Bas Boon Dutch Mafia & MMA Bas Boon is one of MMA’s most prolific managers, his involvement in K1 & Pride FC is largely undocumented This interview took almost 3 years to finally track down and it guarantee’s a multi part series with a man that has made deals with mafia organizations over 3 different continents Ep 281 Bas Boon…

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Jeff Houston BKFC 1 1:27:25

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Send us a text Support the showBy MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti

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Hermes Franca Career Deep Dive 1:43:53

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Send us a text Ep 279 Hermes Franca Career & Controversy Hermes Franca fought some of the toughest guys in the world during his time at the UFC; inside the cage he seemed to be in complete control…. Outside of the cage was a different story. In his first interview in over a decade, Her ws joins us to talk about his career and path to a world title …

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Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive 1:13:24

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Send us a text Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Roberto Traven beginnings in the sport takes us back to the war between Lita Livre & Gracie Jiu Jitsu Very rarely do we ever get such an early look into a time in the sport when there was such chaos. Phenomenal listen Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lyt…

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Mac Danzig w/ Kenny Florian - The Ultimate Fighter 1:36:53

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Send us a text Ep 277 Mac Danzig & Kenny Florian The Ultimate Fighter Mac Danzig joins us for a part 3 on his career interview, joining the interview in TUF 1 finalist Kenny Florian. We get a peak into Kenny Florian’s career prior to the UFC in this historic interview Ep 277 Mac Danviz w/ Kenny Florian The Ultimate Fighter 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:…

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Seth Petruzelli Career Deep Dive 1:53:32

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Send us a text Ep 276 Seth Petruzelli Deep Dive Seth Petruzelli career is filled with incredible moments; from fighting Bob Sapp in Japan to crashing the EliteXC organization after knocking out Kimbo Slice. Seth Petruzelli completely peels back the curtain when discussing his experiences in this incredible interview. Seth Petruzelli Deep Dive Ep 27…

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Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC 1:26:53

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Send us a text Ep 275 Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC Wilson Reis came to us through a legendary team consisting of Macaco & Godoi; Reis witnessed the split between the two master coaches. We talk about the highs, the lows and the controversy between Godoi and Macaco Special Thank You to Matt Giancarlo for sitting in and lining this up Ep 275 Wilson Rei…

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Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fighter 2:07:56

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Send us a text Ep 274 Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fighter Mac Danzig joins us for part 2 of his journey to competing at the sports highest levels. Mac Danzig is incredibly reclusive and has intentionally stayed out of the public eye for over a decade We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did Ep 274 Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fi…