Best David Hooper (Host Podcasts (2025)

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Audacity 4: The Big Upgrade 9:21

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5h ago9:21

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Audacity 4 is here (sort of), and David takes you inside the alpha version, sharing why it's a game-changer for podcasters and how you can help shape its future in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Audacity 4: the free DAW pros will envy Upgrade your workflow, unlock hidden podcast power Take control, shape your too…

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96 - The Making of Particle Fever (Ft. David Kaplan) 54:12

1h ago54:12

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In the years leading up to the Large Hadron Collider's first experiments, the physics community was buzzing with curiosity and excitement about what they were about to discover. These moments were captured in the documentary Particle Fever, created by the particle physicist David Kaplan. On today's episode, he recounts these historic years from the…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

3d ago1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

7d ago42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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Unlocking Better Interviews: What Makes a Great Podcast Guest 32:28

3h ago32:28

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What really makes a podcast guest great (and why it's not just about filling out forms, sharing tips, or being a great speaker) in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Your story's impact: would your audience miss you? Does vulnerability really trump selling in interviews? The secrets behind unforgettable guest energy …

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

9d ago58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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How to Become a Great Podcast Host 14:35

11d ago14:35

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Want to know what really makes a podcast host great? David Hooper breaks down the secrets to setting the space, guiding guests, and running unforgettable interviews in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode The truth about co-author interviews Guests that kill episode momentum How big-name guests hog all attention Inside…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

16d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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Hard Truths About Podcast Coaching, Ads, and Growth 27:26

18d ago27:26

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Why spending big money on ads, chasing viral fame, or following every new platform isn't the answer (and what really builds a podcast audience that matters) in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Luck, ads, or fame: podcast growth myths exposed Viral moments: why fame doesn't equal loyalty $15,000 spent, only 178 down…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

21d ago39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Why I Changed the Name of this Podcast After 700 Episodes (and How You Can Too) 33:19

2d ago33:19

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After nearly 700 episodes, David Hooper made the bold decision to change this podcast's name. Why he did it, how it impacts his listeners, and what you should consider before a rebrand in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your name, change your momentum The grass is greener: podcasters crave novelty Big mista…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

23d ago48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson) 43:58

3d ago43:58

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If we met aliens, could we communicate through physics? Daniel Whiteson explores this question on today's episode. For more, check out his new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics? For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://ww…

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85: Barry & Michelle Patterson, David Benjamin Blower, Poor Bishop Hooper 28:41

8d ago28:41

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Good music doesn't just happen. Get involved with a new listener challenge... plus Garret keeps you up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Barry & Michelle Patterson - Flower that Blooms in the Night * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barryandmichelle/flower-that-blooms-in-the-night-…

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Avoiding Failure Porn and Focusing on Your Authentic Podcast Voice 6:31

15d ago6:31

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Ever wonder if you should really pay attention to your instincts—or if chasing excitement will only burn you out? David Hooper breaks down the final step to finding your podcasting voice (and what NOT to do with your flaws) in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your podcast name, ignite listener curiosity Expl…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

28d ago51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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How to Avoid Copycat Podcasting 6:40

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Should you copy what other successful podcasters do, or blaze your own trail—and does paying attention to others really help you find your unique voice? David breaks it down in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Big Ideas in This Episode How "pay attention to others" triggers creative envy Ignore the rules ... why breaking them brings power Do…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

30d ago54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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How Podcasters Can Level Up Fast 6:58

1M ago6:58

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Why simply practicing your podcast isn't enough and how the right kind of focused practice will actually help you find your authentic voice in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Big Ideas in This Episode Are you brave enough to speak your fears? Use your flaws ... listeners secretly envy authenticity Ignore podcasting "rules" and seize control…

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Podcasting Rules: When to Break Them and When to Follow 5:13

1M ago5:13

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Should you break podcasting rules or learn them first? David dives into how knowing the rules helps you find your voice and when it's time to break them in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your podcast name—power move or mistake? Break podcasting rules and dominate your niche Podcast what scares you—your audi…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…

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Mike Malott & Kevin Holland join ahead of co-main clash, UFC Vancouver picks 57:19

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by both sides of UFC Vancouver’s co-main event — Kevin Holland and Mike Malott — just days before the welterweights step into the Octagon. Mike Malott stops by first to talk about representing Canada once again on home soil. Well aware of the danger Holland presents, he breaks down their matchup and shares what …

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Michael Aswell Jr., Bas Rutten, UFC Rio reactions 1:14:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a stacked Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two guests and plenty to unpack after UFC Rio. First, Houston’s own Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show fresh off his first UFC win — a first-round knockout in Rio — to talk about what it felt like silencing the Brazilian crowd, cutting down from 210 pounds in high s…

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38 - The Nobel Prize's Greatest Misses (2025 Update) 35:17

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In honor of Nobel prize season, we remember some people whose important work in the past has been overlooked by the Nobel committee. For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe Cre…

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Montel Jackson talks high-stakes co-main vs. Figueiredo, UFC Rio predictions 45:15

2M ago45:15

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a new Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered with bantamweight contender #15 Montel Jackson, who joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Rio. Reflecting on his journey from wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts, Montel discusses how watching…

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Should You Copy or Innovate? 8:55

2M ago8:55

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Should you try to stand out or fit in—and can you do both at once? David shares how bringing your own voice and experience to podcasting is the real key to being noticed (without reinventing the wheel) in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Big Ideas in This Episode Stand out: fitting in feeds your podcast's death Breaking rules? Learn them fir…

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Edmen Shahbazyan, Yousri Belgaroui, UFC 320 takeaways 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the week with a pair of middleweights at very different points in their UFC journeys. First, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show fresh off his third win of 2025 to break down his first-round knockout at UFC 320, share what’s changed in his mindset since joining Xtreme Couture, and explain why he believes his best days…

3M ago53:49

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev’s win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual ap…